Wingham Free PressFrench fry stands were the target of thieves twice during the past week, as Betty’s chip stand in Braeside was broken into overnight on August 6, followed by The Fry Shack on Stewart St. in Renfrew overnight on August 7. Betty’s Chip’s on River Rd was entered when the thief pried off a screen on […]
On Monday August 5 at 6:55pm officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in Calabogie. Caller reported to the dispatcher that a person was fighting with others. When the police arrived the suspect was not immediately located and people at the scene lied to police about his location. The suspect was located and arrested […]
Officers stopped a driver at a RIDE spot check in Arnprior early on Sunday morning, August 11 and found the driver had been drinking. The RIDE was set up at James St and Thomas St at 12:30am. The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside screening test. After further testing at the detachment, […]
Alert citizens reported a suspicious person attempting to break into vehicles assisted in his apprehension and arrest. On Wednesday August 7 police responded to a suspicious person who was checking for unlocked vehicles at the back of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Officers attended and detained a male suspect. He was found to be in possession […]
Officers investigating an abandoned vehicle on River Rd near Arnprior at 4:30am on August 7 discovered the truck had been stolen in Arnprior earlier in the evening, but a dirt bike in the back of the truck was missing. The owner advised the vehicle was parked, unlocked with the keys in it on Third Ave […]
On August 7 Provincial Constable Sarah Turcotte began investigating a report of a male uttering threats to two individuals. The investigation revealed he threatened to cause harm to the one of the individuals, and continued to contact both of them after he was warned by police to stop contacting the two. The investigation is continuing […]
On August 10 at 12:19am OPP officers responded to a single car collision on Dunmore Road in Admaston/Bromley Township. Witnesses reported a car had left the roadway, gone through a fence and landed in a farmer’s field. Upon arrival police learned there were three males in the vehicle and all required treatment for injuries. Paramedics […]
The Renfrew OPP would like to thank Victim Services of Renfrew County for all they do for victims of crimes and tragedies in our communities. Victim services volunteers are available to provide on-site immediate assistance through police or fire referrals. With your consent, the police will call the Victim Services office. A team of trained […]
(Casselman, ON) ON August 10, 2013, OPP Constables were conducting a R.I.D.E spot check on the corner of Principale and St-Isidore Street in Casselman. A vehicle pulled up to the checkpoint and officers noticed that the driver had an odour of alcohol when speaking with him. The driver failed the Roadside Screening Device test. He […]
(Casselman, ON) On August 9, 2013 OPP Constables responded to a domestic related incident at a residence on Jeanne Mance Street in Casselman. At that location a female reported that she was a victim of physical violence. The officers investigated the matter and as a result a person was charged. A 52 year old male […]