The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 288 calls for service between Monday May 21 and Sunday May 27.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated seven domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with assault. No other criminal offences were alleged.
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. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
Break and Enter
OPP officers in Arnprior are investigating two break ins that occurred during the past week. On Tuesday, May 22 between 1 and 3:30 p.m., someone entered a home on John St. S. in Arnprior. A window was forced open to allow the thief to reach inside and unlock the back door. Once inside the thief stole jewelry and sterling silver cutlery. Provincial Constable (PC) Erin Densmore is investigating.
Between May 18 at 12 noon and May 19 at 9 a.m., an unknown suspect broke into a garage on Arthur Street, Arnprior and stole 3 Makita hand tools valued at approximately $450. It is not believed the garage was locked as there was no sign of forced entry.
Thefts
OPP officers are investigating several reported thefts during the past week including a theft of gas case from Irvings Gas station on Stewart St in Renfrew, a stolen wallet from a victim while shopping at the mall in Arnprior, a bell receiver stolen last fall from a home while renovations were ongoing, a stolen debit card in Arnprior, someone stealing food from the cafeteria at a hospital, and a theft of cash from a residence on Jack Cres in Arnprior.
Impaired Driver
On Sunday May 27 at approximately 1:30 am OPP officers stopped a motorist on Madawaska Blvd in Arnprior for several Highway Traffic Act offences. The female driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. Following further breath tests at the detachment Nicoletta MITCHELL aged 23 of Renfrew was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. She was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on June 20. PC Jason Golds led the investigation.
Mischief
Sometime between Friday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 22, a large piece of machinery located on a property on Church Farm Road in Madawaska Township was spray painted with various forms of tagging and graffiti. White paint was used. There are no suspects.
A cottage owner reported someone attended their property with an axe and damaged trees and bushes. The cottage is located along the K&P Trail in Greater Madawaska Township.
