The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 341 calls for service between Monday, June 25 to Sunday, July 2
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 14 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with criminal harassment, harassing communication, and 3 counts of failing to comply with an undertaking. 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.
Break and Enter
On Thursday, June 28 an unknown suspect entered an unlocked garage on Landrigan Street in Arnprior through the man door. Stolen property included a carton of cigarettes, a cooler and several outdoor garden lights.
Thefts
Stolen property investigations this week included stolen licence plates, three stolen bicycles – one from Edward St. S. and one from McLachlin St. S., and one from Huyck Dr., all in Arnprior; and a GPS was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Coronation St. in Renfrew.
Impaired Driver
On Thursday, June 28 at approximately 9 p.m., a driver was stopped for speeding on Highland Road in the Township of McNab Braeside. The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. He was arrested and taken to the detachment for breath tests.
As a result of those tests Michael Kennelly, aged 67 of Ottawa, was charged with driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, July 18. Provincial Constable (PC) Derek Andrechek led the investigation.
Mischief
Our Lady of Fatima School in Renfrew was a target for vandals on Thursday, June 28 between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. Two doors and a window were damaged with rocks and a BB gun. It is believed a stolen key may have been used to access the building, but nothing was stolen and no further damage observed. PC Jamie Prince is investigating.
