RENFREW — The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 219 calls for service during the past week. 39 of these calls involved false alarms or false 9-1-1 calls.
Domestic Disputes
Renfrew OPP officers responded to 12 domestic disputes during the previous week. One male was charged with choking, assault, uttering threats and possession of marihuana. A male Young Offender was charged with assault. No other criminal offences occurred.
Break and Enters
A cottage on K & P Trail was broken into between September 8 and 15. Electronics were stolen from the locked seasonal residence. There was no sign of forced entry. Provincial Constable Helen Patterson is investigating.
Police are investigating an intruder in a home on Kerr Line in Whitewater Region Township on September 18 in the afternoon. A male was inside the home and fled on foot when the homeowner returned home. There is a suspect and police are investigating.
A home on River Road in McNab Braeside Township was entered during the daytime on September 22. The homeowner returned shortly after leaving in the morning and may have scared off the intruder. Nothing was stolen, and Provincial Constable Mark Young continues to investigate.
Provincial Constable Bernie Dikih is investigating a break in at a residence on Highway 60 in Admaston Bromley Township. The landlord reported a window removed from a tenant’s apartment. A quantity of cash was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Mischief
Several schools were victims of vandalism during the past week. Several youths attempted to set a fire in a dumpster during the evening on Sunday September 14 at St John XX111 School on Edey Street in Arnprior. An adult yelled at the kids prior to the fire catching. Queen Elizabeth Public School in Renfrew has also been vandalized several times recently, including having a glass door smashed, windows egged, and water lines uncapped. Provincial Constable Tina Hunt is investigating.
Theft
A tree stand was stolen from hunting property in Admaston Bromley Township. A tree on the property was cut down to remove the stand. It is believed at least two people were involved in this theft.
A purse was stolen from a restaurant on Raglan St in Renfrew. The owner of the purse was dining at the restaurant and left it behind. When they returned the purse was gone and no one had turned it in as found. There are no suspects.
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. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit our website www.valleytips.ca.
Victim Services of
Renfrew County
The Renfrew OPP would like to thank Victim Services of Renfrew County for all they do for victims of crimes and tragedies in our communities. Victim services volunteers are available to provide on-site immediate assistance through police or fire referrals. With your consent, the police will call the Victim Services office. A team of trained volunteers can be dispatched to provide immediate help and emotional support. They can also refer you to agencies that can give you longer-term support. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
