Photo Credit: Ontario Provincial Police
UPDATE:
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have lifted the stay at home order and the suspect involved in the incident this morning has been arrested.
An individual, wanted in connection with a violent assault on an OPP member near Foxboro, n/w of #Belleville overnight, has ben arrested without further incident. The shelter in place is now over. Thanks to everyone for tips and your kind words regarding our member. #Quinte ^bd pic.twitter.com/0gdTKjndfp
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) March 21, 2021
The Ontario Provincial Police is asking residents of the Foxboro area to shelter in place as police search for a man accused of stabbing an OPP officer.
Charles “Chuck” Parkinson is wanted for attempted murder.
The suspect is described as a 26-year-old white man with brown hair and brown eyes.
He’s 5-foot-8 or 173 cm tall and weighs around 137 pounds or 61 kg.
Police say he was last seen wearing grey sweatpants, a black sweater and a black hat with a red logo.
Those in Foxboro area, near #Belleville – shelter in place. Male wanted in serious assault. Keep doors locked on home and vehicle. Report sightings of suspicious activity. Ties to Belleville, Brighton and Prince Edward County. Considered dangerous. Call 911 or 1-888-310-1122.^bd pic.twitter.com/rIvm20tIC7
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) March 21, 2021
(Police corrected the image above, and say he’s 26 years old)
People living in the Foxboro area are asked to stay home and keep the doors locked on their homes and cars and report any suspicious activity.
Updates from the OPP East Region Twitter account say that Parkinson’s current location is unknown and recommend everyone in the area be alert to their surroundings.
The incident took place this morning on County Road 14 west of Highway 62 in the Foxboro area.
Just before 1:00 a.m. this morning, police say an officer conducting a traffic stop had their cruiser struck by the other vehicle and was stabbed in an assault.
The officer has been taken to the hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
Parkinson is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
If seen, you’re asked to call 9-1-1 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
