OPP Lay Attempted Murder Charge in Omemee

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Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on the scene of an investigation in Omemee, where three people have been injured and one person faces serious charges. There is no threat to public safety.

On July 2, 2022 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers received a disturbance call at an apartment building in Omemee, where three people were located injured and taken to hospital. One person was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre.

The accused was quickly located and arrested by police, and has been charged contrary to the Criminal Code with:

  • Attempt Murder, section 239(1)(b)
  • Aggravated Assault, section 268  – two counts

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on July 7, 2022.

The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identify of the victims.

Residents in Omemee can expect to see an increase in police presence over the next few days as the investigation remains ongoing with members of the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

Anyone who may have dash camera footage in the area of Omemee on July 2, 2022, from 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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