Carleton Place resident charged in connection with threats made against local coffee shop

A 36-year-old Carleton Place resident is facing more charges in connection with a series of threats made to a local business.

In a Tuesday, Feb. 25 media release, police say that on Sunday, Feb. 23, the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a coffee shop in Carleton Place after employees reported receiving multiple threatening phone calls.

Following an investigation, officers executed a warrant at a residence on Lake Avenue East on Monday, Feb. 24. The OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit assisted in the arrest, which took place without incident.

Matthew McGetrick, 36, has been charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, criminal harassment, and harassing communications.

Charges have not been proven in court.

McGetrick remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing today (Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025) before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth.

The investigation is ongoing.