Police have arrested eight individuals and are seeking public assistance in relation to a Firearm Incident that occurred in Petawawa.

At approximately 10:30am on March 22, 2025, police responded to a report of a firearm discharged in the hallway of an apartment on Wolfe Avenue. The shooter fled on foot and remains at large. The residence was determined to be targeted mistakenly, and no injuries were reported.

Efforts continue to locate this individual, who may be in the Montreal area. He is described as:

• White male

• 30 – 40 years old

• Approximately 5’10” (178 cm) with a thin build

• Last seen wearing a dark-coloured medical mask, dark jacket and dark pants

The individual is considered armed and a potential risk to public safety. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach.

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, search warrants were executed in Ontario and Quebec as part of the investigation. Eight individuals were arrested and charged with a total of 47 offences.

During the investigation, police seized the following items with approximate quantities:

• 9mm handgun with serial number removed

• Two replica handguns

• Ammunition

• 17,000 suspected methamphetamine tablets

• 15.5 kg suspected cocaine

• 12.3 kg suspected fentanyl

• 124 g suspected crack cocaine

• 3,000 suspected hydromorphone tablets

• 112 g suspected crystal methamphetamine

• Jewellery valued at $150,000

• More than $264,000 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $2.5 million.

The UOV OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit. Additional support was provided by Gatineau Police, Sûreté du Quebec, Ottawa Police, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau and OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau.

Anyone with information that may assist this investigation, including relevant home security or dashcam video, should contact police. To remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at ValleyTips.ca