NEWS RELEASE
KIRKLAND LAKE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Oct. 30, 2021, members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into a home invasion that occurred on Oct. 26, 2021, on Main Street in the Town of Kirkland Lake.
The victim was assaulted in their residence and suffered serious non-life threatening injuries.
As a result, Stephane Plouffe, 32 years of age, from Kirkland Lake, was arrested and charged with;
- Aggravated assault, contrary to section 268 of the Criminal Code (CC)
- Break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence, contrary to section 348(1)(b) of the CC
The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice by video on Nov. 3, 2021.
The investigation remains ongoing and the Kirkland Lake OPP is requesting that any person with information regarding this incident to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. You can also submit a tip online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.
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