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The Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about an individual in the Carleton Place area, considered to be a public safety risk.
On Friday, February 14, 2025, Lanark County OPP was made aware of an individual making threats toward children. While no specific children were targeted, the investigation determined that threats were directed toward children, aged two and three, across Lanark County.
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Isaac Sebastien DION, age 24, was arrested and charged with:
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
- Make, print, publish or possess child pornography for the purpose of publication
- Access child pornography
He was remanded into custody following a bail hearing.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, DION was released from custody following an appearance before the Superior Court of Justice in Perth.
The OPP wants to assure everyone that public safety is paramount, and all threats are taken seriously. We are releasing the individual’s name, description and photograph (attached) out of an abundance of caution.
The individual is:
- White
- 168 cm (5’6″) tall
- Medium build
- Brown hair and brown eyes
If you see this individual near any locations where young children are present, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not attempt to approach or intervene on your own.