The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 273 calls for service from Monday October 29 to Sunday November 4.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 11 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with assault, one male was charged with assault with a weapon and assault, one female was charged with domestic mischief and one female was charged with 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. Victim Services of Renfrew County is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced domestic violence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
Break and Enter
Police are investigating a break in to a home on Division Street two weeks after the fact. The owner reports there are two male suspects who broke into the home prior to October 21. The break in was reported to Provincial Constable Derek Andrechek on Sunday November 4. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle
A white 2005 Acura was stolen from a driveway on Edey Street in Arnprior on Saturday, November 3 between 2 and 9:30 am. The vehicle had a noisy muffler and several drills inside. The vehicle had Ontario Licence BSZF 147 on it at the time. PC Amedeo Jean-Louis is leading the investigation.
Fraud
A victim reported a “gold for cash” scam occurred at a gas station near Arnprior and they gave the scammers $30 to pay for fuel. The victim simply wanted to report the incident and warn others. Police were advised that the scammers attended Stinson’s Fuels on Saturday, November 3 near 11 a.m. The two males claimed to be from Dubai and had no cash, but offered to sell some gold jewelry to the victim so they could purchase gas. The victim refused to exchange any gold, but purchased some gasoline for the scammers. Police patrols for the suspects were unsuccessful. The OPP encourage you to call the 24 hr dispatch centre at 1-888-310-1122 to report suspicious activity like this.
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.
