ONTARIO (Renfrew) — The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 274 calls for service.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 8 domestic disputes during the past week.
• One accused was charged with assault and mischief,
• One accused was charged with uttering threats and two counts of fail to comply with conditions of undertaking.
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.
Impaired Driving
• On June 15, 2019 an officer from the Renfrew OPP Detachment was conducting traffic enforcement in the Town of Renfrew. As a result of a traffic stop Tricia FRIDGEN, 42 years old, of Admaston/Bromley Township has been charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle with over 80mg of alcohol. The accused was released on a promise to appear and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on July 19, 2019,
• On June 16, 2019 an officer from the Renfrew OPP Detachment was conducting traffic enforcement in the Town of Renfrew. As a result of a traffic stop Jacob DAVIDSON, 20 years old, of Ottawa has been charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle with over 80mg of alcohol. The accused was released on a promise to appear and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on July 03, 2019.
Theft
• On June 10, 2019 officers with the Renfrew OPP responded at a business in the Town of Renfrew for a theft call. As a result of an investigation Angele BELISLE, 34 years old of, Renfrew has been charged with theft under $5000. The accused was released on an appearance notice and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on July 17, 2019.
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.
