(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 225 calls for service during the past week.
Domestic Disputes
Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers investigated 10 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, causing injury to an animal, 6 counts of domestic mischief, and 3 counts of criminal harassment; one male was charged with assault, uttering threats and forcible confinement; one female was charged with assault and one male was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking.
Arson
Officers are investigating after someone attempted to burn a vehicle parked in a driveway overnight on January 15. The incident happened on Wilfred Crescent in Arnprior. The complainant found a Molotov cocktail under their vehicle on Monday January 16. The vehicle sustained some damage. Police seized the evidence and the investigation is continuing.
Stunt Driving Charges
OPP officers conducting speed enforcement during the past week laid 4 stunt driving charges. On Monday January 16 at 10:15pm Provincial Constable Tony Gardiner stopped a driver travelling in excess of 50 km/hr above the posted speed limit on South McNaughton Road in the Township of Admaston Bromley. Brandon ASSELIN age 19 of White Water Region Township was charged with stunt driving. Also on Monday evening at 10:39pm Provincial Constable Troy Dobbie stopped a vehicle on Lisgar Avenue in Renfrew travelling in excess of 50 km/hr above the posted speed limit. Hannah KNIGHT-LOCKE age 17 of McNab Braeside Township was charged with stunt driving at the scene. On Friday January 20 at 9:12am Provincial Constable Dallas MacLeod was patrolling on Division Street in McNab Braeside Township when he observed a vehicle travelling in excess of 50 km/hr above the posted speed limit. Ashley CAMPBELL age 29, of Braeside was charged with stunt driving. On Saturday January 21 at 11:08am Sgt. Derek McLeod of the Highway Safety Division stopped a driver for speeding on Pembroke Street in Cobden, which is also the portion of Highway 17 that travels through the Village, where the speed limit is reduced to 50 km/hr. Janet TREBINSKIE age 33 of Pembroke was charged with stunt driving at the scene. All persons charged received an immediate seven-day licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment at roadside. If convicted of the charge penalties include
Fines from $2,000 to $10,000
Courts can impose a driver licence suspension of up to 10 years for a second conviction within 10 years
The accumulation of six demerit points, a maximum licence suspension of two years for a first conviction and a maximum six months in jail.
Impaired Driver
On Saturday January 21 at 10:50pm Provincial Constable Bernie Dikih observed a vehicle at County Road 29 and Madawaska Blvd in Arnprior and initiated a stop for a traffic infraction. The vehicle accelerated away and failed to stop. The officer continued his attempt to stop the vehicle, which did stop on Didak Drive. The male driver was found to be impaired by alcohol and was arrested. The investigation revealed the driver was also a suspended driver, there was open alcohol seized from inside the vehicle. Following breath tests at the detachment Nathan COLBERT age 22 of Ottawa was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80mgs, flight from police, driving while under suspension, novice driver have BAC above 0, and driving with an open container of alcohol. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on February 15.
Stolen Vehicles
Officers are investigating the theft of 3 vehicles during the past week.
On Thursday January 19 a brand new tractor valued near $75,000 was reported stolen overnight. Thursday morning employees at HUCKABONE’S GARAGE LTD discovered one of their tractors had been stolen. The business is located on Highway 17 near Cobden, Ont. The tractor is described as a Kubota M5-111 with front LOADER attached. The investigation indicates a possible suspect vehicle involved in this theft is a black transport truck with full trailer (black vinyl soft-cover with wood floor). The vehicle was seen travelling west on Highway 17 towards Pembroke/North Bay. Provincial Constable J.P. St. Cyr is investigating.
On Thursday evening November 19 at 5:55 pm, the victim left his motor vehicle unlocked with the engine running, parked / unattended in front of the Renfrew Collegiate Institute, located at 184 Bonnechere St. S, in the Town of Renfrew. As the victim was returning to his vehicle he saw someone getting into the driver’s seat. The victim approached and attempted to stop the thief. The unknown culprit proceeded to drive away while the driver’s door was still ajar. The victim was dragged to the ground and suffered minor injuries.
Suspect:
Male, white, in his 20’s, wearing a black sweatshirt (with a hood), and a grey plaid jacket overtop
Stolen Vehicle:
Red 2011 Nissan Rogue (SUV) with Ontario licence CAKZ 267.
Provincial Constable Marc Bennett is investigating.
On Sunday morning, January 22 the victim contacted the OPP advising that sometime overnight their vehicle was stolen. The vehicle is a red 2016 Dodge Caravan Ontario Licence BYSP235. The van was in a driveway on McLean Avenue January 21last seen around 9:30pm. The vehicle was unlocked with the keys inside. There was a tool box in the rear of the van and the two rear row seats were removed as it is a work vehicle. Provincial Constable Jean-Louis is investigating.
Theft
Provincial Constable Dave Peace is investigating a theft from Wal-Mart. Police were contacted by store security after video footage was obtained of a male stealing merchandise on Saturday January 14 shortly after 2pm. The investigation is continuing.
Mischief
Provincial Constable Tine Hunt is investigating willful damage to a vehicle. The vehicle was in a driveway on Timothy Drive in McNab Braeside Township on January 16. Sometime overnight January 15-16 someone smashed the front windshield. There is a suspect and the investigation is continuing.