Repeat Offender James Harley DEACON Arrested Again

Source: OPP
Date: Fri May 23 06:58:53 MST 2025

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after traffic stop in the Town of Renfrew led to a foot chase.



On Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Renfrew OPP conducted a traffic stop on Lochiel Street South. Officers identified a passenger as being wanted. When officers attempted to make an arrest, the wanted person fled on foot. The officers were able to outrun the suspect and took the individual into custody after a physical altercation.

As a result of the investigation, James Harley DEACON, age 31 of Arnprior, was charged with:

· Resist peace officer

· Obstruct peace officer

· Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was held for bail.