RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after a person was assaulted with an edged weapon in a parking lot in the 400 block of Nelson Street in Pembroke.
The incident took place at just after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14. The individual fled on foot. A suspect was arrested by police a short time later. The victim was taken to hospital by Renfrew County Paramedics with serious injuries. The injuries are considered non-life threatening at this time.
A 27 year old Pembroke resident is in police custody and charges are pending. The incident is not considered a random act at this time. There was no threat to public safety.
The OPP’s Forensic Identification Services (FIS) is assisting with the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.
