RENFREW – The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 195 calls for service during the past week.
Fraud
A legitimate looking invoice arrives in the mail marked overdue. Your business is always prompt in payment so you consider writing a cheque immediately. This recently happened to a business in Renfrew. In this case the scammer named DirectPages 411with a PO Box in Montreal is seeking over $800 for a company profile with their “business”. A quick online search reveals plenty of people posting to warn you this company is not legitimate.
Always check your business records, and don’t assume you owe someone money just because it looks authentic. Report all fraud attempts to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca
Domestic Disputes
Renfrew and Arnprior officers responded to seven domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with assault and failing to comply with probation, one male was charged with domestic mischief, while another male was charged with assault. No other criminal offences occurred.
Break and Enter and Thefts
A break-in to a residential garage was reported on Monday, November 14. The victim believes their garage on Alexandra Street in McNab Braeside Township was entered on November 8 or 9. Tools, including two cordless Dewalt drills, a Dewalt worksite radio, and a maximum impact driver, were stolen. Meat was also stolen from a freezer. It is believed more than one person is responsible for this theft. Provincial Constable Bernie Dikih is investigating.
Two cottage break-ins were reported on November 15. The cottages were located off Centennial Lake Road in the Township of Greater Madawaska. A Johnston 8 hp motor was stolen, as well as a pellet gun. Significant damage was done inside the cottage and in the garage. Anyone with information on this or any other break in is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Mischief
A vehicle was damaged while parked at the Clay Bank boat launch on White Lake Road in the Township of McNab Braeside. A door handle was damaged in an attempt to get into the locked vehicle. The damage happened on Tuesday, November 15 between 8:30 a.m and. 2 p.m.
Two apartment door knobs were damaged at an apartment building on Oak Crescent in Renfrew on Wednesday, November 16 at approximately 7 p.m.
Winter Driving
The winter driving season may have caught some people off guard, as Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers were busy with collisions and vehicles in the ditch during the first winter storm of the season.
As the cold weather arrived and snow began to fall,officers responded to 31 collisions and traffic related calls — and the storm continues.
Drivers are urged to stay off the roads during inclement weather if they can. If you must go out, make sure your vehicle is prepared for winter driving, including having good windshield wipers, top up your washer fluid, and install four winter tires.
Most importantly, slow down and give yourself plenty of stopping distance. Having an emergency kit in your vehicle may save your life in the event you become stranded.
