OPP WEEKLY NEWS
RENFREW — The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 238 calls for service during the previous week, including animal complaints, domestic disputes, fires and impaired drivers.
Youth Reported Killing Seagulls
The OPP are appealing for witnesses to come forward after responding to reports of a youth killing seagulls with a golf club. The youth was in a parking lot across from Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) on Thursday, June 16 at 1:30 in the afternoon. At least one dead seagull was located. There is a suspect in the case, but if no witnesses come forward no further action can be taken.
Provincial Constable Jeff Cassidy is leading the investigation. Please contact him at 1-888-310-1122 or 613-432-3211 if you have information that can assist in this case.
Aggressive Driving Enforcement
The OPP will be increasing patrols and strictly enforcing the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario in regards to aggressive driving behavior after receiving several complaints. Several streets in McNab Braeside Township seem to be attracting speeders, people not stopping at stop signs, not sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists. Areas of concern are Moore Street, Fairhaven Place, Kippen Road, Campbell Drive, Braeloch Road and River Road.
Aggressive driving includes speeding, not stopping at stop signs, failing to signal lane changes, not providing cyclists a minimum distance of 1 metre when passing, and failing to yield to pedestrians. If these actions describe your driving, consider changing your behaviour to avoid being ticketed.
OPP Accepting Auxiliary Unit Applications
Are you interested in volunteering with the OPP? Exploring a career in policing? The OPP Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers who work with OPP officers to ensure the safety and security of the Province of Ontario. Auxiliary Members assist with community events, regular patrol, special events and emergency situations. The OPP in Renfrew is currently accepting applications. These positions are volunteer, training is provided and a two-year commitment is expected. Learn more about the program at www.opp.ca/careers
Domestic Disputes
Renfrew OPP officers investigated 12 domestic disputes during the past week. In separate cases two females were each charged with assault and domestic mischief. No other criminal offences occurred.
Impaired Drivers
The OPP in Renfrew laid charges against five people in the past week for impaired driving. All investigations began after concerned citizens contacted the OPP to report the crime. No one was injured in any of the instances.
On June 20 at 11 p.m. officers attended Silver Lake Road for a three vehicle collision. One driver attempted to back out of a driveway, struck a vehicle and pushed it into a third vehicle. The male driver was arrested for impaired driving. Following breath tests at the detachment Richard Brown, 48 of Greater Madawaska Township, was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80mgs, and dangerous driving. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 20.
On June 21 at 7 p.m. officers received information about a possible impaired driver. The suspect vehicle was located on Mountain Chute Road and the male driver was arrested. Following breath tests at the detachment John Stubinsky, 41 of Greater Madawaska Township, was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 20.
On June 22 at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Calabogie Road in Greater Madawaska Township. The female driver had been drinking. Following breath tests at the detachment Kaylie Burnett, 26 of Renfrew, was charged with impaired driving. She was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 20.
On June 24 at 6:53 p.m., officers received information about a possible impaired driver leaving a French fry stand in Cobden and travelling on Highway 17 eastbound. The suspect vehicle was stopped and the male driver had been drinking and was arrested. Following breath tests at the detachment Gilles Dore, 68 of Gatineau, Quebec, was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 20.
On June 26 at 12:35 a.m., a possible impaired driver was reported to the OPP. The vehicle was speeding and swerving into oncoming traffic. The suspect vehicle was located and stopped in the town of Renfrew. The female driver had been drinking and was arrested after failing a roadside alcohol screening test. Following breath tests at the detachment Angel Burgess, 37 of White Water Region Township, was charged with impaired driving and care or control of a motor vehicle over 80mgs. She will appear in court in Renfrew on July 20.
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 the website www.valleytips.ca.
