2 injured in Merrickville-Wolford armed robbery
Posted Dec 18, 2023 09:41:22 AM.
Last Updated Dec 18, 2023 01:31:04 PM.
Three people are facing charges in connection with a robbery investigation in Merrickville-Wolford Township.
The Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported robbery at a business on Wellington Street East just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 16.
Officers were told that two people armed with knives approached an employee and customer, before fleeing the area on foot to a nearby vehicle.
The suspects were arrested a short time later on County Road 43 and a large number of stolen prescription medication were seized.
Connor O’Callaghan, 23, and Kristen Fernberg, 20, both of South Dundas and Hayvin Pos, 19, of Merrickville, face the following charges:
- Armed robbery
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Pos and O’Callaghan face the following additional charges:
- Assault with a weapon (two counts)
- Disguise with intent
- Possession of prohibited weapon
Pos also received a charge of Possession of Schedule I Substance-Cocaine.
Fernberg has been released while the other accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing in Brockville at a later date.
Two people received minor injuries during the robbery and were taken to hospital.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other should contact the Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
