Northumberland OPP – Ottawa Man Arrested in Connection with Attempted Murder Investigation (Name Released)

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Wanted Person Arrested

 The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an attempted murder in the Township of Cramahe.

On November 13, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Northumberland OPP were called to a residence on Mitchell Road in relation to a dropped 9-1-1 call. One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators believe this was an isolated incident and there was no threat to public safety.

As a result of the initial investigation, one individual was arrested and charged on November 14, 2024.

On November 28, 2024, members from the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement located and arrested a second individual in Ottawa who was wanted in relation to the incident. The accused was then transported to a detachment in Northumberland.

Serguei PETROV, 41-years-old from Ottawa, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Aggravated assault, section 268

·        Pointing a firearm, section 87

The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team, Tactics and Rescue Unit, and Canine Unit.

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