RENFREW COUNTY(Renfrew) — The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 252 calls for service.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 11 domestic disputes during the past week. One accused has been charged with assault and mischief.
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.
Impaired Driving
On November 25, an officer from the Renfrew OPP Detachment responded to an unwanted person call in the Town of Renfrew. As a result of an investigation Mohamed-Ameen Warsame, 25 years old, of Ottawa has been charged with impaired driving. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear to attend at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on December 18.
On November 29, officers from the Renfrew OPP Detachment responded to a police assistance call in McNab/Braeside Township. As a result of a traffic stop Jacqueline Gillian, 61 years old, of McNab/BraesdieTownship 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 to attend at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on December 18.
Threats
On November 29, officers from the Renfrew OPP detachment responded to a threats call in the Town of Renfrew. As a result of an investigation Michael Scholl, 46 years old, of Renfrew has been charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and uttering threats to damage property. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear to attend at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on January 8, 2020.
Festive RIDE
The OPP works all year to keep Ontario roads safe from impaired drivers, and is making it a particular focus during the Festive RIDE campaign that will run November 23 to January 2, 2020. The initiative aims at taking drug and alcohol impaired drivers off the roadways. The Renfrew OPP Detachment will be participating in the initiative. Citizens can expect to see Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checks set up across the detachment areas.
As a result of recent changes in impaired driving laws, a police officer who has made a lawful traffic stop or stopped a driver in a RIDE initiative and, who has in their possession an approved screening device, can now make a demand for a roadside breath sample without having reasonable suspicion that the driver has alcohol in their body.
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.
