The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 238 calls for service from Monday, October 22 until end of day on Sunday, October 28.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 11 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with assault with a weapon and mischief, one male was charged with overcoming resistance by choking and 2 counts of assault and one male was charged with 2 counts of theft under $5,000, unauthorized use of a credit card, driving while under suspension, 2 counts of breach of an undertaking and 3 counts of breach of a recognizance. 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
Two break-ins to sheds in the same neighbourhood were reported to OPP officers on Friday morning, October 26. The properties were on Peter Street and Harry Street and golf clubs were stolen in each case. The OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) is leading the investigation.
Impaired Drivers
On Tuesday, October 23 at approximately 10:15 p.m., Provincial Constable Jason Golds received information about a possible impaired by cannabis driver on Highway 417 heading westbound from Palladium Drive in Kanata. The vehicle was located on Highway 417 near Campbell Drive. The male driver failed a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) and was arrested. Following further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Lawrence Dorman, aged 55 of Guelph, was charged with impaired driving. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, November 21. His licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle he was driving was impounded for 7 days.
On Sunday. October 28 at approximately 1 a.m., OPP officers were conducting RIDE spot checks in the Township of McNab Braeside when they observed a vehicle make a U-turn to avoid them. The officers stopped the suspect vehicle and the male driver was under the influence of alcohol. The male was arrested for impaired driving and brought to the detachment for breath tests. As a result, Jarret Cameron-Latendresse, aged 25 of Horton Township, was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, November 21. His licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle he was driving was impounded for 7 days. PC Kyle Brown led the investigation.
Thefts
On Sunday, October 28 at approximately 10:45 a.m., officers were advised of thefts from two stores on Stewart Street in Renfrew. A male person had pumped gas at Irving’s Fuels and then stole items from the store without paying for the gas. The vehicle then stopped at Dahl’s Convenience store where the same male stole items from that store. A description of the suspect and vehicle was provided to the police. Police stopped the suspect vehicle on Highway 17 eastbound near White Lake Road. The male suspect was identified and arrested. Marcel Faulkner, aged 27 of Ottawa, was charged with 2 counts of theft under $5,000 and 2 counts of possession of stolen property. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on December 5. PC Mark Cranford led the investigation.
An IPhone 7 was stolen from Arnprior District High School on Wednesday October 24. A student put the black phone down for a moment and it was stolen. PC Marc Bennett is investigating.
Sometime overnight on October 25 a chainsaw was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway on Wade Avenue in Renfrew. The chainsaw was a STIHL orange chainsaw Model MS 257 with serial number 297227820.
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.
