The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 289 calls for service during the past week.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated nine domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with assault and breach of probation. 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. 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 Monday, October 15 at approximately 6 p.m., a resident of Mary Street in Arnprior returned home and discovered a break-in had occurred. A glass door was smashed to gain entry. Items were moved and the home searched by the suspect, but it wasn’t immediately known if anything was stolen. Charges are pending against a suspect in the case. Provincial Constable Jodi Burns is leading the investigation.
On Tuesday, October 16, a homeowner on River Road in McNab Braeside Township found their home broken into. The home was vacant for some time, so it is not known when the break-in occurred. Nothing was stolen. PC Mary Hawkes is leading the investigation.
Impaired Drivers
On Tuesday, October 16 at approximately 12:25 a.m., PC Jason Golds stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 417 in McNab Braeside Township. The driver had been drinking and failed roadside alcohol screening tests. Following further breath tests at the detachment, Zachary Thompson, aged 33 of Prince Edward County, was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, November 7.
On Saturday, October 20 at approximately 2:23 a.m., Renfrew OPP officers were conducting RIDE spot checks when they saw a vehicle make a quick turn to avoid the RIDE. Officers proceeded to stop the vehicle. The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. After breath tests at the detachment, Jeffrey Lehoux, aged 41 of Renfrew, was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80 mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, November 7. PC Mark Cranford led the investigation.
On Sunday, October 21 at approximately 10:02 a.m., a concerned caller reported a possible impaired driver on Highway 417. PC Jason Golds attended and observed poor driving and stopped the suspect vehicle. The male driver was arrested for impaired driving by drugs. Following testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Matthew Gibson, aged 24 of Admaston Bromley Township, was charged with impaired driving. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, November 21.
Ontario Cannabis Control Act Charge
A traffic stop for speeding led to several other charges for a motorist on White Lake Road on Saturday, October 20. At approximately 1:30 p.m., PC Scott Childerhose stopped the motorist for speeding. The investigation revealed the driver was operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device when he was required to have one. Also inside the vehicle was alcohol and cannabis both readily available to the driver. David Martin, aged 24 of Arnprior, was issued a summons to appear in provincial offences court in Renfrew on Friday, November 16.
Stunt Driving Charges
On Wednesday, October 17 at approximately 2:25 p.m., a vehicle was stopped on Highway 17 in McNab Braeside Township for speeding more than 50 km/hr above the posted speed limit. Braydon Jackson, aged 23 of McNab Braeside, was issued a summons for court for the offence, and his licence was suspended for 7 days and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
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 on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.00. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 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.
