HOPPER Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A wanted individual is now in custody after being arrested in the City of Pembroke.

 On the afternoon of April 3, 2025, members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the individual at a residence on Esther Street and, with the assistance of patrol officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP, an arrest was made. The accused was wanted in relation to several criminal investigations this year including failing to stop for police in January, theft from a grocery store in February and thefts from a retail and convenience store in March. 

 Ian HOPPER, age 49 of Petawawa, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

• Driving while under suspension
• Flight from police officer
• Dangerous operation
• Theft under $5000 – three counts
• Fail to comply with probation order – seven counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 8, 2025. 

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