(FORT FRANCES, ON.) On August 20, 2013 at approximately 6:40 pm, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) (Atikokan Satellite Detachment) were notified of an unusual circumstance involving a lone male driver operating a brown mini-van on Sumac Road in Atikokan, ON. Police were notified that a male driver […]
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(Petawawa, Ontario) – On August 23, 2013 shortly after 5:30 am The Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Petawawa Blvd at Sharon St in the Town of Petawawa. Preliminary police investigation indicates that a motorcycle travelling eastbound on Petawawa Blvd collided with a westbound pick-up truck. The […]
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Dealing with Aggressive Salespeople
Police frequently receive calls from residents complaining about door to door salespeople who are aggressive and don’t seem to want to take “No†for an answer. Under the Safe Streets Act it is an offence in Ontario to solicit in an aggressive manner. The definition of aggressive includes “to continue to solicit a person in […]
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Domestic Disputes
Renfrew OPP officers responded to 12 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with domestic mischief, and another male was charged with mischief under $5,000. No other criminal offences occurred. If you know someone who is living in an abusive situation you can help. Neighbours, Friends and Family is the name of […]
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Break and Enter
Several seasonal residences were broken into during the past week. On August 17 a cottage on Matawatchan Rd was discovered broken into. The break in occurred during the previous 2 week period. Stolen property included keys, binoculars, a flashlight, a multi-tool and pillowcases. Provincial Constable Marc Bennett is investigating. A hunting camp off Highway 41 […]
One male was charged after police investigated a report of a possible impaired driver, and the male refused to provide a breath sample. Officers were patrolling the grounds of the Calabogie Blues and Rib fest on August 18 when they were approached about a possible impaired driver. Officers located the suspect vehicle and male driver […]
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Thieves Target Vehicle Contents
Thefts from unlocked vehicles continue to occur in Renfrew County. Residents in McNab/Braeside Township were hit this past week, with thieves grabbing anything of value in unlocked vehicles. Owners are reminded to remove valuables from vehicles overnight, and to lock your vehicle when not being used. These two simple acts will greatly reduce your risk […]
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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 that is 735 -Tips or you can […]
(QUINTE WEST, ON) On Friday August 23rd, 2013 at 10:30am Quinte West OPP responded to a dropped 911 call at a Trenton Ward residence. Police attended the residence and spoke with a male who advised that his 4 month old puppy stepped on the phone and it accidently dialed 911. A further check on the […]
(Petawawa, Ontario) – On August 23, 2013 shortly after 5:30 am The Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Petawawa Blvd at Sharon St in the Town of Petawawa. Preliminary police investigation indicates that a motorcycle travelling eastbound on Petawawa Blvd collided with a westbound pick-up truck. The […]