October 14 to October 20
RENFREW COUNTY (Renfrew) — The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 292 calls for service.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated five domestic disputes during the past week.
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
On October 20, officers with the Renfrew OPP responded to an attempt break and enter call in the area of Daniel Street South in Arnprior. An unknown suspect caused damage to a commercial building. Anyone with information regarding this occurrence is asked to contact the Renfrew OPP.
On October 20, officers with the Renfrew OPP responded to a break and enter call in the area of Gorra Hill Road, Admaston/Bromley Township. Anyone with information regarding this occurrence is asked to contact the Renfrew OPP.
Assault
On October 20, officers with the Renfrew OPP responded to an assault call in Town of Arnprior. As a result of the investigation, Mitchell Davis, 33 years old of Arnprior, has been charged with assault. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear to attend at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on November 27.
Traffic Enforcement
On October 14, an officer with the Renfrew OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Laird Street, in the Town of Arnprior. As a result of a traffic stop Ciara Lajoie, 20 years old was issued a summons for race a motor vehicle, excessive speed.
Driving Charges
On October 14, officers responded to a complaint in Horton Township.
As a result of an investigation,
Noah Topolinski, 19 years old of Sudbury, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight from police. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear to attend at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on November 27. The accused was further charged under the Highway Traffic Act with two counts of race a motor vehicle, stunt.
Scam Calls
The Renfrew OPP would like to warn the public of an ongoing telephone scam by imposters claiming to be from the Government and warning of social insurance number frauds. The fraudsters advise the target that their social insurance number has been compromised and the intended victim is often threatened with arrest and jail if they do not provide their social insurance number.
With this scam the fraudster attempts to create a sense of urgency which may cause the victim to not verify the story. The scammer wants to trick you into providing your social insurance number information. If a scam artist contacts you or if you have been defrauded contact your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). You can file a report with the CAFC by calling 1-888-495-8501 (Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm EST) or by using their online reporting tool at www.antifraudcentre.ca
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 thousand.
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.
