Hunting Dog Shot And Killed After Going On Private Property

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist with a dispute at a rural property off of the Forest Access Road Friday shortly after noon.

A guided group were utilizing dogs while bear hunting on Crown Land. The dogs, being monitored by GPS, ended up on private property adjacent to the intended hunting area. Before the group could collect their dogs, they heard gunshots in the area. Unfortunately, one of the dogs died after being allegedly shot by the landowner.

Ronald LEMIEUX (age 67) of Trent Lakes, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

Careless use of a firearm

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough, Ontario on July 13, 2017.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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