(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 304 calls for service.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 9 domestic disputes during the past week.
• One accused was charged with two counts of assault,
• One accused was charged with assault and three counts of careless storage of firearm,
• One accused was charged with two counts of breach of recognizance and two counts of fail to comply with recognizance,
• One accused was charged with mischief, assault a peace officer and criminal harassment.
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.
Assault
• On June 7, 2019 officers with the Renfrew OPP responded to an assault call in the Township of Greater Madawaska. As a result of the investigation, Adam HOMER, 39 years old of Ottawa has been charged with assault. The accused was released on a promise to appear at the Ontario court of Justice in Renfrew, on July 3, 2019.
Impaired Driving
• On June 09, 2019 officers from the Renfrew OPP Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) check in the Town of Arnprior. As a result of a traffic stop Roddy GILKS, 50 years old, of Ottawa has been charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle with over 80mg of alcohol. The accused was released on a promise to appear and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on July 3, 2019,
Traffic Enforcement
• On June 3, 2019 an officer with the Renfrew OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17, in Horton Township. As a result of a traffic stop Troy HEIN, 49 years old of Arnprior was issued a summons for race a motor vehicle, excessive speed and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on July 19, 2019,
• On June 4, 2019 an officer with the Renfrew OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17, in Horton Township. As a result of a traffic stop Melanie WETMORE, 54 years old of Ottawa was issued a summons for race a motor vehicle, excessive speed and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on June 21, 2019,
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 that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 613-735-8477 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.
