The OPP has charged an individual in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Carleton Place.
Officers from Lanark County OPP responded to the robbery from a business near the intersection of Highway 7 and McNeely Road on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at approximately 12:40 p.m.
One person was taken into custody a short time later after officers successfully deployed a tire deflation device to stop a stolen vehicle on Highway 7.
28-year-old Dylan Meulmeester of Ottawa has been charged with:
- Armed Robbery
- Dangerous Operation
- Failure to comply with release order – 12 Counts
- Flight from peace officer
- Imitation Firearm – Use while committing offence
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired (over 80)
- Operation while prohibited
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- The accused remains in custody.
The Renfrew County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation into other related incidents that occurred yesterday.
Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
