RENFREW COUNTY (Renfrew) — The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 253 calls for service.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 11 domestic disputes during the past week. One accused has been charged with assault.
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.
Fraud
On December 8, officers with the Renfrew OPP detachment responded to a fraud call in Town of Renfrew. As a result of an investigation multiple accused’s have been charged;
- Dylan Hobbins, 19 years old of Renfrew, has been charged with fraud under $5 thousand,
- Logan O’Brien, 20 years old of Renfrew, has been charged with fraud under $5 thousand and fail to comply with probation order, and
- Ryan Vanderwater, 21 years old of Whitewater Region Township, has been charged with fraud under $5 thousand.
They were all released on a Promise to Appear to attend at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on January 8, 2020.
Traffic Enforcement
On December 7, officers with the Renfrew OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the Town of Renfrew. As a result of a traffic stop Kyle Olmstead, 23 years old of Whitewater Region Township has been charged with;
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
- Drive Motor Vehicle Not Equipped With An Approved Interlock Device Under The Highway Traffic Act,
- Novice Driver Blood Alcohol Content Above Zero Highway Traffic Act,
- Drive Motor Vehicle With Liquor Readily Available Liquor Licence Act, and
- Drive Vehicle Cannabis Readily Available Cannabis Control Act.
The accused was held for a bail hearing on December 8.
Festive R.I.D.E.
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.
