The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 240 calls for service from Monday, June 4 until Sunday, June 10.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated six domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with two counts of assault. No other criminal offences were alleged. If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County is also available 24/7 for information and support at 1-800-663-3060. You could also attend the emergency department of any hospital in Renfrew County and ask to speak to a member of the Assault Response Team. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
Stolen Mini-Excavator
Police are investigating after a mini-excavator, valued at more than $100,000 was stolen from a business in Renfrew. On Wednesday, June 6 the owner reported a Caterpillar brand mini-excavator with attached 30 inch HD digging bucket was stolen sometime the previous night from Corington Construction on Gillan Road. The machine was driven across a field to a parking lot/loading area at Scapa Tapes and then loaded onto a float and taken away. Anyone who may have witnessed anything related to this theft late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Impaired Driver
On Tuesday, June 5 at approximately 5 pm OPP officers were dispatched to check a suspicious vehicle that was parked and idling on Harry Street in Renfrew. Officers found that the female driver had been drinking and arrested her for impaired care or control of a motor vehicle. Following breath tests at the detachment she was charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle and care or control of a motor vehicle over 80mgs. Megan Munhall, aged 36 of Renfrew, was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, July 4. PC Patrick O’Connor led the investigation.
Fraud
One victim reported buying $5,000 worth of Bitcoins and sending them to someone pretending to represent the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). PC Dave Peace is investigating after the victim received a call stating he would be arrested unless he paid $5,000 to CRA. The victim was instructed to go to a hotel in Ottawa that had a Bitcoin ATM and transfer the funds to an account number provided.
The CRA does not operate in this manner. You are not threatened with arrest by legitimate employees of the CRA. Do not send the CRA iTunes cards, bitcoins or other forms of money transfers. If you are unsure who you are dealing with when receiving a call, hang up and call the CRA yourself.
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.00. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. The telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit the website www.valleytips.ca.
