Grenville OPP Charge Three People in Armed Robbery in Merrickville

Merrickville – The Grenville OPP has charged three people following an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, December 16th.

Police say that just before 2:00 p.m., OPP responded to a business on Wellington Street East in Merrickville-Wolford Township for a report of a robbery.

Police officers were advised that two people armed with knives approached an employee and customer, before fleeing the area on foot to a nearby vehicle.

They also said the suspects were arrested a short time later on County Road 43 and a large number of stolen prescription medications were seized.

Hayvin POS, a 19-year-old from Merrickville, Connor O’CALLAGHAN, a 23-year-old and Kristen FERNBERG, a 20-year-old from South Dundas have been charged with the following offences:

• · Armed robbery
• · Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• · Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Pos and O’Callaghan received further charges of:

• · Assault with a weapon – two charges
• · Disguise with intent
• · Possession of a firearm
• · Possession of a prohibited weapon

Pos also received a charge of Possession of Schedule I Substance-Cocaine.

Police say two people received minor injuries and were taken to hospital.

Fernberg was released, however, the other accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other should contact the Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, submit your tip online at Ontario Crime Stoppers where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.