RENFREW COUNTY (Renfrew) — The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 232 calls for service.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 10 domestic disputes during the past week.
One accused has been charged with assault and uttering threats. One accused has been charged with mischief under $5 thousand, forcible confinement, utter threats, two counts of assault and three counts of fail to comply with recognizance. One accused has been charged with fail to comply with undertaking and one accused has been charged with mischief and fail to comply with probation order.
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 January 21, officers from the Renfrew OPP responded to a break and enter call on Bayview Lodge Road in McNab/Braeside Township. A storage unit had been entered and multiple items taken. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Renfrew OPP,
On January 24, officers from the Renfrew OPP responded to a break and enter call on Daniel Street South in the Town of Arnprior. A garage had been entered sometime between January 22 and January 24, and multiple items taken. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Renfrew OPP.
Mischief
On January 25, officers with the Renfrew OPP responded to a weapons call on Caruso Street in the Town of Arnprior. As a result of an investigation Lisa Campbell, 45 years old of Arnprior has been charged with mischief under $5 thousand. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear to attend at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on March 4.
Counterfeit Money
The Renfrew OPP Detachment is investigating multiple incidents of Canadian counterfeit notes in $50 and $100 denominations. These counterfeit bills were passed at multiple businesses in Renfrew and Arnprior over various days. The investigations are continuing. The OPP would like to remind all residents and businesses to perform their due diligence when paying or accepting payment in cash.
Snow on Vehicles
The Renfrew OPP is urging motorists to consider other travellers safety and remove snow and ice from their vehicles prior to travelling. The OPP have investigated collisions where ice flying off moving vehicles has struck other motorists. This can cause serious damage not only to other vehicles but also to motorists and pedestrians. Drivers can face charges should ice or snow flying off their vehicle damage another vehicle.
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.
