The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 222 calls for service during the past week.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated six domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with three counts of assault and one count of fail to comply with a probation order and one male was charged with domestic mischief and fail to comply with an undertaking. 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. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
Sexual Assault
On Wednesday, March 28, OPP officers in Arnprior began an investigation when two teenaged females provided information regarding being sexually assaulted by an adult male known to them. Following the investigation Marcus Bisson, aged 42 of Arnprior, was arrested and charged with: two counts of sexual assault, two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, one count of possession of child pornography and one count of causing injury to a dog. PC Erin Densmore led the investigation.
On Monday, April 2 an adult female reported historical sexual assaults which had occurred over several years in Admaston Bromley Township. The suspect was known to the victim and charges are pending against an adult male. PC Kyle Mask is leading the investigation.
RIDE Spot Checks
On Saturday, March 31 at approx. 2:05 p.m., officers were conducting RIDE spot checks on Opeongo Road in the Township of Admaston Bromley. Officers stopped a vehicle with an expired validation sticker, and the driver advised his licence was also expired. Scott Bailey, aged 41 of Minden Hills Township, was charged with driving without a licence and driving without a currently validated permit. The vehicle was towed from the scene as there was no other licenced driver available to drive the vehicle. PC Mathieu McLaren led the investigation.
Impaired Drivers
On Sunday, April 1 at approx. 3:30 p.m., OPP officers responded to a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 17 near Cobden. Police located the suspect vehicle and observed it cross over the center line into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was stopped and the female driver was found to be under the influence of drugs. She failed a standard field sobriety test and was arrested for impaired driving. Following further tests conducted by a drug recognition expert officer at the detachment she was charged. Stephanie Bowes, aged 37 of Pembroke, was charged with impaired driving. She was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, May 2. PC Dave Peace led the investigation.
On Sunday, April 1 at approx. 4:52 p.m., a vehicle was stopped for speeding on Burnstown Road in the Township of McNab Braeside. The driver had been drinking and following breath tests and an investigation Timothy MacDougall, aged 52 of McNab Braeside, was charged with: driving over 80mgs, driving while disqualified, driving while under suspension, using licence plates not authorized, driving without a currently validated permit, failing to surrender proof of insurance and failing to surrender a vehicle permit. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, May 2 for the criminal charges and issued a summons for traffic court in Renfrew on Friday, May 18 for the provincial offences. PC Jason Golds led the investigation.
On Monday, April 2 at approx. 9:45 p.m., officers were conducting RIDE spot checks on Bruce Street when they observed a vehicle turn into a private drive in an attempt to avoid the RIDE. Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke to the male and female occupants. The male admitted he had been driving and had been drinking so turned to avoid the officers. He then moved to the passenger seat, attempting to avoid charges. Following an investigation and breath tests at the detachment, Trevor Barrett, aged 36 of McNab Braeside Township, was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80mgs and possession of a schedule 1 drug (cocaine). He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, May 2. He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with 2 counts of driving while under suspension. He was issued a summons to appear in traffic court in Renfrew on Friday, April 27. PC Mathieu McLaren led the investigation.
Mischief
A window in a home on Elgin Ave. in Renfrew was broken overnight March 31-April 1. It is believed a rock was thrown at the home. There are no suspects at this time.
All four tires on a vehicle were slashed in Renfrew overnight March 31-April 1. The vehicle was in a driveway on Sixth Street at the time. There are no suspects.
Thefts
The OPP in Renfrew investigated two thefts from unlocked vehicles during the past week. Sunglasses were the only items stolen. At least six other residents in the area reported their vehicle rummaged through but nothing stolen. All vehicles involved were in the White Lake area at the time. Motorists are encouraged to lock their vehicles overnight, and remove valuables so thieves are not tempted to steal items in plain view. Remember, Lock It or Lose It.
Fraud
A victim reported having unauthorized charges on a credit card after booking and paying for a driving test online. The victim contacted the Ministry of Transportation who had no record of their test. Drivers are encouraged to ensure they are dealing with the Ministry directly to book and pay for road tests.
Stunt Driving Charge
On Saturday, March 31 at 5:14 p.m., PC Mark Cranford was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 near Bruce Street in Horton Township. A black pickup truck was observed travelling westbound at an extremely high rate of speed. The vehicle was locked on radar traveling in excess of 50 km above the posted 90 km/hr speed limit. The vehicle was stopped and the male driver was subsequently charged with stunt driving. Jody Stodgell, aged 41 of Petawawa, was issued a summons for traffic court in Renfrew. He was also issued a seven-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
