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OPP Food Drive this Saturday

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The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be hosting its annual food drive campaign on Saturday, November 25 at Asselin’s Your Independent Grocer at 1560 Cameron Street in Hawkesbury from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Members of the Hawkesbury OPP and OPP Auxiliary Unit, as well as the Rotary Club of Hawkesbury would like to invite the public as they will be collecting food and cash donations. Santa and the Hawkesbury OPP mascot Rosie will also be in attendance.

Here is a list of essential food ideas to help meet the needs of our local food banks:

Children’s breakfast foods and lunchbox snacks

  • Peanut butter
  • Cheez-wiz
  • Jam
  • Chocolate/hazelnut spread
  • Oatmeal in small packages
  • Granola bars
  • Fruit compote
  • Fruit salad
  • Cookies

Food for the family

  • Maple syrup
  • Pancake mix
  • Waffles
  • Crackers
  • Rice
  • Canned tuna and salmon
  • Canned chicken and ham
  • Canned vegetables
  • Pea soup
  • Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Ramen noodles
  • Juice (unrefrigerated)
  • Tomato juice

Please take part in making this food drive a great success. Together, we can make a difference by giving back to the community.

OPP Make Arrest After Recovering Stolen Vehicle

The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest following the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

On November 7, 2023, at approximately 03:15 am, officers responded to a call on County Road 17 in Champlain Township, where a damaged stolen vehicle was located in the ditch. The OPP, Emergency Response Team (ERT), and canine unit attended the scene. 

Shortly after 08:00 am, a male was arrested in relation to the incident, and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000, Flight from Peace Officer, Dangerous Operation, and Resist Peace Officer, contrary to the Criminal Code. The male was also charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – No License, and Fail to Remain, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. 

There was a significant police presence in the area and County Road 17 was shut down for a period of time.

Hawkesbury OPP Expanding Auxiliary Unit

The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is excited to announce the expansion of its Auxiliary Program. The unit welcomed its third member this month.

Auxiliary members are trained volunteers who assist regular force officers with regular patrol, and initiatives like community events, ceremonial duties, victim assistance, presentations, and safety displays.

If you are interested in applying to the Auxiliary Program, please visit: https://www.opp.ca/auxiliary

From left to right in the attached photo: Constable Sydney Jones, Auxiliary member Mitchell Smith-Hampton, Inspector Anne-Christine Gauthier, Auxiliary member Yasser Serbouti, Auxiliary member Cédric Bertrand.