The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 278 calls for service from Monday, November 26 until midnight Sunday, December 2.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 11 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling and domestic mischief, and one investigation is ongoing. 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.
Theft
A large industrial generator mounted on a trailer was stolen from a property in Horton Township on Saturday, November 24 between 5 and 5:30 p.m. The complainant had rented two of the 20 kilowatt generators and took them to a boat launch for the rental company to pick them up. Within a half-hour of dropping the two units off, one had been stolen. The unit is described as a 2013 Atlas Copco gas industrial generator on an attached trailer Unit Number 66888. It is black, yellow and white in colour and has Battlefield Equipment Rentals stickers on the unit. PC Rick Shikatani is investigating.
RIDE Spot Checks
Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers conducted 50 RIDE spot checks during the past week. Motorists can expect to see frequent spot checks during the holiday season to ensure motorists are obeying the laws and driving sober. The OPP is conducting its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign from November 23, 2018 to January 2, 2019.
Impaired Driver
On Thursday, November 29 at approximately 6 a.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driving on Highway 17 travelling westbound towards Cobden. The suspect vehicle turned onto Cobden Road, where police located it and stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Highway 60 in Admaston Bromley Township. The male driver had been drinking the previous night and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. He was arrested for driving over 80mgs and taken to the detachment for further breath tests. Following those breath tests Melvin Peters, aged 57 of Ompah, was charged with driving over 80mgs and impaired driving. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, December 19. PC Jason Golds investigated.
On Sunday, December 2 at approximately 2:30 a.m., police observed a vehicle perform a stunt on Lochiel St S in Renfrew. The vehicle was stopped and the male driver had been drinking. He failed a roadside alcohol screening test and was arrested. Following breath tests at the detachment Travis MacFarlane, aged 21 of Admaston Bromley Township, was charged with driving over 80mgs and impaired driving. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, December 19. He was also issued a summons for traffic court on Friday, January 18 in Renfrew for the offence of Stunt Driving. PC Matt McLaren investigated.
