OPP INVESTIGATING FALSE EMERGENCY (SWATTING) CALL IN PEMBROKE
11 May 2026
(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a false emergency call, commonly referred to as “swatting,” in the City of Pembroke.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, shortly after 6:00 p.m., police received a call from an individual using a suspected false identity, claiming that a homicide had occurred at a residence in Pembroke.
Officers responded to the location and conducted an investigation. It was determined that no individuals had been injured and no homicide had taken place. Police have confirmed the incident to be a swatting call, similar to a previous occurrence in Barry’s Bay in February 2026.
Swatting involves deliberately providing false or misleading information to emergency services to prompt a high-risk response from emergency services.
The safety of our communities is a top priority for the OPP. Incidents of this nature are treated seriously, and significant police resources are deployed to ensure public safety.
Placing a false emergency call is a criminal offence, and individuals responsible may face serious charges.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online athttps://www.valleytips.ca.
