Attempted Murder Name Released
Source: OPP
Date: Mon Jun 2 05:38:13 MST 2025
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., an officer from the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was flagged down outside a residence on Main Street East in Hawkesbury,
It was learned that a 39-year-old male had been assaulted in the nearby Pioneer Park area and had suffered stab wounds. Additional officers converged on the scene and conducted first aid until Russell County Paramedics arrived. They transported the victim to hospital. The male was later transferred to a regional trauma centre for treatment of serious injuries.
Officers located an arrested a suspect in the area without further incident.
Alexandre PIETTE-RACINE, age 25 of Champlain Township has been charged with attempt to commit murder.
The accused remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in LOrignal on Friday, May 30, 2025.
The Hawkesbury Crime Unit is continuing the investigation, with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Hawkesbury OPP 1-888-310-1122. If you have information, but wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.