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CTV News
10-07-2025
- CTV News
Teen charged with attempted murder, sexual assault in attack that injured young girl in Quadeville, Ont.: OPP
The sign for Quadeville, Ont. where police tape has been set up. (Shaun Vardon/CTV News Ottawa) A 17-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack that seriously injured a young girl in the Ottawa Valley two weeks ago, according to police. An eight-year-old girl was found with serious injuries along Quadeville Road in Quadeville, Ont. at approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 24. Ontario Provincial Police had responded to a report of a missing child in the community. The Renfrew Paramedic Service said the girl was suffering from 'multiple life-threatening traumatic injuries.' The child was transported to CHEO, where she was listed in serious but stable condition last week. The child remains under the care of medical professionals. Ontario Provincial Police announced Wednesday a teenager from eastern Ontario has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon on a person under 16 years old. Police say the name of the accused cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. On June 25, police initially said investigators suspected the girl was injured in an animal attack but said that 'further testing and analysis is required.' 'During the investigation, the cause of the victim's injuries was unclear. While early evidence suggested a possible animal attack, investigators did not rule out human involvement,' the OPP said in a media release Wednesday evening. 'To aid in the investigation, multiple pathology experts were consulted. While the incident is still under investigation, recent testing of samples taken from the victim's wounds has now revealed no traces of animal DNA.' Quadeville Police cruisers in Quadeville, Ont. on Wednesday, July 9. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa) There was a heightened police presence in Quadeville Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with several OPP cruisers parked on one street in the community. 'Really hard for the parents to think that….they didn't seem like they didn't know anything either,' Bernard Dwyer told CTV News Ottawa. 'I never figured it was an animal,' Mary Dwyer said Wednesday afternoon. Police had warned residents to keep children indoors or under close supervision as the investigation continued into the incident. Ontario Provincial Police are planning to hold a townhall meeting in Quadeville on Saturday to 'address questions and concerns from local residents.' 'The OPP acknowledges the community's concerns regarding this incident and sincerely appreciates the public's patience as the investigation progresses,' the OPP said. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Quadeville is located 160 km west of Ottawa and 75 km of Renfrew. With files from CTV News Ottawa's Dylan Dyson and William Eltherington
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Kind-hearted girl, 7, suffered every parent's worst nightmare while selling lemonade in front yard of her home
A seven-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a car hit her lemonade stand, shattering both legs and causing possible brain injuries. Annabelle Masten was airlifted to Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina on Tuesday, June 10, after a devastating crash in North Carolina that critically injured her and two other girls. According to state troopers, a car accident sent a vehicle careening off Conley Road and into the front yard where the children were selling lemonade. The car slammed into the stand with terrifying force, leaving all three girls seriously hurt. Annabelle's family says her injuries are severe - one leg was completely shattered and the other has a crushed ankle. Doctors rushed her into emergency surgery, where multiple pins and screws were inserted. More operations are expected in the coming days. She is also being closely monitored for a brain hematoma and possible spinal damage. 7-year-old Annabelle is fighting for her life after a car hit her lemonade stand, shattering both legs and causing possible brain injuries Annabelle's family says her injuries are severe - one leg was completely shattered and the other has a crushed ankle The car slammed into the stand with terrifying force, leaving all three girls seriously hurt Her full prognosis remains uncertain. 'Please keep Annabelle, her family, and all the others involved in your prayers,' her uncle Michael Masten wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help with mounting medical bills. The GoFundMe has already raised more than $5,000 in two days. The driver accused of causing the crash, 24-year-old Haley McCorkle of Hickory, has been charged with failure to yield the right of way resulting in serious bodily injury. Annabelle is pictured with her family Troopers say she pulled into traffic, causing another vehicle to swerve off the road and strike the children. Despite the horror, the families are staying strong. 'I can't blame anyone for the accident. Accidents happen,' said the mother of one of the girls to Fox 8. 'I've just had to pray about it.' The little girl's aunt Michelle Masten wrote online: 'Needing special prayers for my little niece. My brother, and his family. I have faith in the doctors in Asheville. May God guide them through this. I love you!'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian drone strikes injure three in Kharkiv, including child
A series of explosions rocked the city of Kharkiv on the night of 24-25 May, damaging civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings. Three people were injured in the attack, one of whom was a child. Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on Telegram Quote from Terekhov: "A third strike by enemy drones has hit the city! Enemy drones are still near Kharkiv. A fire has broken out at one of the attack sites." Details: The mayor reports that strikes were recorded in the Osnovianskyi, Novobavarskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts. "A civilian business was damaged in the Osnovianskyi district," Terekhov said. At 02:46, Terekhov reported that windows in several apartment buildings in the Shevchenkivskyi district had been shattered due to the attack. A child had been injured by the glass fragments and was receiving medical treatment. Update at 03:02: The number of casualties in the Shevchenkivskyi district rose to three. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
CTV News
15-05-2025
- CTV News
Child critically injured in Oshawa crash, 1 driver in custody: police
One child was critically injured in a fail-to-remain crash in Oshawa on Wednesday night. One driver is now in custody following a fail-to-remain crash in Oshawa that left one child with life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred near Taunton and Stevenson roads at around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Police told CP24 that one of the two vehicles involved in the crash did not stay at the scene but was subsequently located. The driver is now in custody but it is not clear what charges they are facing. A child suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and was rushed to SickKids for treatment. One adult was transported to hospital but the extent of their injuries is not clear. The Durham Regional Police Service's collision unit is investigating and the area has now reopened to traffic.
