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(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 Thursday November 5, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police received a call from an unknown individual who reported an active shooter at a business on Pembroke Street West.
Officers responded to the location and conducted an investigation. It was determined that no individuals had been injured and no shooting had taken place. Police have confirmed the incident to be a swatting call, similar to previous occurrences in Barry's Bay in February 2026 and in Pembroke in May 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.
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