During the week of the 18th of May to the 24th of May, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachments investigated 300 incidents including thefts, mischiefs and motor vehicle collisions
Mischief
• On the 20th of May a report was filed of a variety of damage to a vehicle that had been parked in a parking area on Reynolds Ave in the City of Pembroke.
• P/C Kevin Davidson is the investigating officer in a report a report in which a c vehicle was scratched on River Road in the Town of Petawawa. The report was filed on the 22nd of May.
• On the 22nd of May a report was filed in which occupants of a white jeep threw beer bottles out the window onto the street on Broadview Drive in the City of Pembroke. P/C Peter Spital is the investigating officer.
If anyone has any information concerning this crime please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP or crime stoppers.
Motor Vehicle collisions
During the week of the 18th to the 24th of May, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachments investigated 18 motor vehicle collisions. 15 were property damage and 3 were personal injury collisions.
Theft
• On the 20th of May a report was filed of a theft of a black mountain bicycle from Leeder Lane in the Town of Petawawa. P/C Michel Vigeant was the investigating officer.
• P/C Ray Leclair is the investigating officer in a report of a theft of a 2014 Ascent Super cycle orange mountain bike from a residence on Mary St. in the City of Pembroke. The report was filed on the 20th of May.
• On the 21st of May a report was filed of a theft of gasoline from a gas station on MacKay St. in the City of Pembroke. The investigation is continuing. P/C Jamie Holt is the investigating officer.
• P/C Peter Greer is the investigating officer in a report of a theft of a kayak. A 16 foot yellow Boreal kayak was reported stolen from a cottage on KO Lodge Trail in the Town of Laurentian Hills on the 22nd of May.
• On the 22nd of May a report was filed of a theft of an iPad mini in a black case from Pembroke St. West in the City of Pembroke. P/C Jamie Holt is the investigating officer.
If anyone has any information concerning these crimes, please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP or Crime Stoppers.
Domestics
During the week of the 18th of May to the 24th of May, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachments investigated 13 domestic disputes. As a result the following charges were laid:
• One adult female was charged with assault contrary to the Criminal Code
• One adult male has been charged with 2 counts of mischief, break and enter, uttering threats and breach of probation contrary to the Criminal Code
• One adult male was charged with mischief contrary to the Criminal Code
RIDE
During the week of the 18th to the 24th of May members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachments conducted 29 RIDE programs throughout the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment area.
Breach
• On the 19th of May police were advised of a complaint regarding a male at a business on Pembroke St. East in the City of Pembroke. As a result 27 year old Luke Derouin has been charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code. Sgt. Duewel is the investigating officer.
• While on routine patrol in the City of Pembroke, P/C Brad Zandstra observed an adult male on Nelson St. As a result 37 year old David Fitzgerald has been charged with 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code. The report was filed on the 24th of May.
Fraud
On the 19th of May a report was filed in which a complainant reported receiving information via the computer in which she was entitled to moneys for elderly/disabled/retired persons. She was advised that she was entitled to a large sum of money, however would have to send in money for a processing fee through Western Union. The complainant did not do it. P/C John Kirbyson is the investigating officer. According to the Canadian Antifraud Centre, “the scammers constantly re-invent the wheel and come up with new twists to prey on potential victims.
Warning Signs – How to Protect Yourself
• •Known lottery and sweepstakes companies such as Reader’s Digest, and Publisher’s Clearinghouse will never request for money up front in order to receive a prize.
• •Any fees associated to winnings will never be paid through a money service business such as Western Union, MoneyGram or by loading funds to prepaid credit cards such as Green Dot.
• •Any unsolicited phone call advising that you have won a lottery is fake. The only way to participate in any foreign lottery is to go to the country of origin and purchase a ticket in person. A ticket cannot be purchased on your behalf.
• •Never give out personal information over the phone, no matter who the caller claims to represent.” www.antifraudcentre.ca
For more information on frauds and scams please visit www.antifraudcentre.ca
Suspicious Person
On the 20th of May police received information of a suspicious adult male on Petawawa Blvd in the Town of Petawawa, who committed an indecent act. The male was last seen walking a dog in the area. P/C Alda Proulx is the investigating officer. The investigation is continuing.
Break Enter and Theft
• On the 21st of May a report was filed of a break enter and theft to a business on Pembroke St. West in the City of Pembroke. Cash was reported stolen. Scenes of Crimes Officer Mike Mahon attended to assist with the investigation. The investigation is continuing.
• On the 23rd of May a report was filed of a break enter and theft to a residence on Eganville Road in the City of Pembroke. A laptop was reported stolen. P/C Jack Gibson is the investigating officer. The investigation is continuing.
False 911 Calls
9-1-1 is for police, fire or medical emergencies when someone’s health, safety or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress. If you accidentally dial 9-1-1, the wrong thing to do is to hang up. Hanging up requires operators in the Provincial Communications Centre (PCC) to call back to ensure the caller’s safety. This further keeps the line tied up from someone who really needs it. If you do accidentally dial 9-1-1, it is imperative to stay on the line and tell the PCC operator what happened. Also, it is the OPP’s policy to dispatch an officer to every identifiable location of every 9-1-1 call to ensure the safety of the person who has made the call. During the week of the 18th to the 24th of May, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachments investigated 28 false 911 calls. Cell phone users can dramatically reduce the number of pocket dials by carrying their cell phone in a holster and/or making sure that the keypad is locked. Don’t make 9-1-1 part of your programmed auto-dialing. With so many types of cell phones and accessories available, people are also encouraged to read their user manual or contact their cell phone provider to find out what options are available to “pocket dial proof” their phone.
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 of these criminal offences 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 that is 735-Tips or you can reach us 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. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit us at our new website www.valleytips.ca.
The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP would like to thank the volunteers from Victim Services of Renfrew County for the support provided to victims of crimes and tragic circumstances in our communities. Services provided to victims include ensure victims receive immediate support and assistance, provide referrals to appropriate community support services, and offer practical solutions to lessen the impact of a crisis. The service is based on the concept of Neighbours helping Neighbours. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with VCARS, please call 613-649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730 for more information.