During the week of the 4th of May to the 10th of May, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment investigated 301 incidents including thefts, mischiefs and motor vehicle collisions.
Motor Vehicle collisions
During the week of the 4th to the 10th of May, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment investigated 23 motor vehicle collisions. 21 were property damage and 2 were personal injury collisions.
Theft
On the 5th of May a complaint was filed in which a fish finder and marine battery was reported stolen out of a boat that had been left parked on Radtke Road in the Town of Petawawa. P/C David Scott is the investigating officer.
P/C Jon Libby is the investigating officer in a report of a theft of gasoline from the Canadian Tire Gas Station. A male driving a dark coloured Chev van obtained gasoline but failed to pay. The investigation is continuing. The report was filed on the 8th of May.
If anyone has any information concerning these crimes, please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP or Crime Stoppers.
Domestics
During the week of the 4th of May to the 10th of May, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment investigated 21 domestic disputes. As a result the following charges were laid:
One adult male was charged with Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm contrary to the Criminal Code
One adult female was charged with Assault and Mischief Under $ 5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code
Dispute
On the 5th of May police were advised of a dispute on Hwy 17 in the Town of Laurentian Hills. As a result 26 year old Christopher Donnelly has been charged with Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. P/C David Scott is the investigating officer.
P/C Jon Libby is the investigating officer in a report of a dispute on Elizabeth St. North in the City of Pembroke. As a result 31 year old Sean Foss has been charged with Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The report was filed on the 7th of May.
Drugs
P/C John Sucee is the investigating officer in a report in which drugs were found on Hwy 17 in the Town of Laurentian Hills. As a result 40 year old Jeremy Tustin has been charged with Possession of a Schedule II substance- Cannabis Marihuana – under 30grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
On the 6th of May while on patrol a vehicle was checked on Deacon St. in the City of Pembroke. As a result 23 year old Justin Fraser has been charged with three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code, and two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. P/C Julie Desjardins is the investigating officer.
Break and Enter
On the 4th of May a report was filed of a break and enter to a residence on Legion St. in the Town of Laurentian Hills. As a result 36 year old Adam Stewart of Town of Laurentian Hills has been charged with Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, Assault and 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance contrary to the Criminal Code.
P/C Andy Howat is the investigating officer in a report of a break and enter to a residence on Mary St. in the Town of Petawawa. A variety of property was reported stolen including jewellery boxes with jewelry inside, alcohol and two bicycles. P/C Jon Libby Scenes of Crimes Officer attended the scene to assist with the investigation. The report was filed on the 7th of May.
On the 9th of May a report was filed of a break enter and theft to a residence on Country Lane in the Town of Petawawa. P/C Mike Cooper is the investigating officer. The investigation is continuing. The OPP Identification Unit attended to assist with the investigation.
If anyone has any information concerning these crimes please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP or Crime Stoppers.
Theft from Motor Vehicle
On the 4th of May a report was filed of a theft of cash from a vehicle that was parked on Sylvan Drive in the Town of Petawawa. P/C David Scott is the investigating officer.
P/C Ray Leclair is the investigating officer in a report of a theft from a vehicle that had been left parked in a parking lot off of Petawawa Blvd in the Town of Petawawa. A variety of property was reported stolen including a tablet, GPS, cologne and adapters. The report was filed on the 4th of May.
If anyone has any information concerning these thefts please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP or crime stoppers.
The public is reminded to always remove valuables and or lock unattended vehicles.
Impaired Driving
While on patrol a vehicle was checked on Pembroke St. East in the City of Pembroke. As a result 19 year old Corrina Aird was charged with Care or Control While Impaired and Care or Control Over 80 mgs. Contrary to the Criminal Code. P/C Brad Zandstra is the investigating officer.
Telephone
Complaints have been filed in which individuals have received telephone calls and the number that shows up on their call display appears to be their own. This is called “Spoofing” according to the Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre. “Call Spoofing is using software or some other internet tool that allows the fraudster to mask their real identity by displaying a fake telephone number on your telephone. It is meant to both hide who they really are and to trick you into thinking you are either dealing with a reputable business or person but also to give you the impression the call or message is coming from somewhere other than the actual location. www.antifraudcentre.ca. The public is urged to contact the C.R.T.C. (Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission) www.crtc.gc.ca and follow the links to “phone” to make a complaint or call toll-free 1-877-249-CRTC (2782).
Fire
On the 4th of May a report was filed in which a bulldozer that had been parked on Forest Lea Road in Laurentian Valley Twp. was found burnt. P/C Jon Libby is the investigating officer. If anyone has any information concerning this incident please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP or crime stoppers.
Mischief
On the 4th of May police were advised that a youth had damaged a picnic table at a park near Mary St. in the City of Pembroke. The youth was located, and the investigation is continuing. P/C Peter Spital is the investigating officer.
P/C Maggie Jones is the investigating officer in a report in which unknown suspects flatted a tire and broke a window on an excavator that had been left parked on Violet St. in the Town of Petawawa. The report was filed on the 7th of May.
On the 9th of May a complaint was filed in which unknown youth were observed trying to light a fire off of Portage Road in the Town of Petawawa. The fire was extinguished. No property was damaged. P/C Chris Purdie was the investigating officer.
P/C Jeff Rolofs is the investigating officer in a report in which two vehicles were damaged in the area of Mary St. in the City of Pembroke. The investigation is continuing, and charges are pending against an adult male. The report was filed on the 9th of May.
If anyone has any information concerning these crimes please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP or Crime Stoppers.
Fraud
On the 10th of May a complaint was filed in which an individual reported receiving a telephone call from someone claiming to be a court clerk from Montreal, stating that her son was in police custody and she would have to send money by Western Union as bail money for him to be released. The individual did send the money. Shortly afterwards the complainant spoke to her son and learnt that the telephone call was fraudulent. P/C Tom Kobylecki is the investigating officer. The investigation is continuing.
Emergency scams target vulnerable persons by playing on their emotions and rob them of their money. Each year, emergency scam artists contact thousands of citizens and many people get scammed in their rush to help. Many victims are hesitant to say ‘no’ or to hang up on someone on the phone, which makes them easy targets for criminals to access substantial sums of money. To avoid becoming a victim, police advise you to first check with another family member or trusted friend to verify the information BEFORE sending money or providing credit card information by phone or e-mail. For more information on frauds and scams visit www.antifraudcentre.ca.
Suspicious Person
On the 8th of May police were advised of a suspicious person on Pembroke St. West in the City of Pembroke. As a result Joshua Hilts has been charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code. P/C Chris Throop is the investigating officer.
P/C John Kirbyson was dispatched to a report of a male causing a problem on MacKay St. in the City of Pembroke. As a result 49 year old Anthony Cashin has been charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Causing a Disturbance contrary to the Criminal Code. The report was filed on the 9th of May.
Unfounded / Accidental 9-1-1 calls
The Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment continues to receive a significant number of unfounded 9-1-1 calls. The OPP would like to remind residents of the following tips to help reduce accidental 9-1-1 calls:
•Do not pre-program 9-1-1 into your home or cell phone
•Store your cell phone in a protective case
•Screen lock your cell phone
In the case of an accidental 9-1-1 call it is important to stay on the line and tell the call taker what happened. It is OPP policy to dispatch an officer to every 9-1-1 call with an identifiable location to ensure the safety of the person who has made the call. OPP reminds you that the toll-free number 1-888-310-1122 is available for 24/7 non-emergency calls in Ontario.
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.