OPP identify victim in Pembroke suspicious death
Posted May 28, 2022 08:18:00 PM.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified the victim in a suspicious death investigation in Pembroke.
Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the OPP responded to an incident in a downtown apartment on Friday, May 27.
The deceased has been identified as Justin Walker, 32, of Pembroke, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
As a result of the investigation into the death, John Dagenais, 31, of Pembroke, faces a charge of obstructing police.
The accused was scheduled to appear in a Pembroke court on Saturday, May 28.
The investigation is ongoing and police say there is no concern for public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go to www.ValleyTips.ca.
