Renfrew OPP Weekly News

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 160 calls for service during the previous week, including collisions, threats, and suspicious persons. If you require the OPP to report an incident call 1-888-310-1122. The call goes directly to the OPP dispatch centre where a call taker will collect your information and dispatch an officer.

Domestic Disputes

Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers responded to seven domestic disputes during the past week. No charges were laid, and one investigation is continuing. If you are in an abusive relationship consider seeking help. Talk to your physician, a trusted family member, a police officer or call the Bernadette McCann House for Women. Physical violence has no place in a healthy relationship.

Impaired Driver

One male is facing charges after choosing to drink and drive and being involved in a collision in Renfrew. Police were dispatched to a 4 car collision on Raglan St S on Tuesday January 12 at 4:40 pm. Investigators learned the driver of a Dodge Avenger swerved to avoid a vehicle that braked suddenly and slid into 3 parked vehicles. The male driver of the Dodge had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. Following further tests at the detachment police charged Scott MONTGOMERY 30 of Renfrew with driving over 80mgs, careless driving, failing to surrender insurance, ownership and his driver’s licence. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on February 3, 2016. Provincial Constable Sarah Darraugh investigated.

Theft

One male was arrested and charged after store security observed a male steal several items at No Frills. Store security observed the male on Saturday January 16 at approximately 11 am. The male concealed several items in his clothing and left the store making no attempt to pay. He was arrested outside the store. Daniel FITZPATRICK 55 of Laurentian Hills was charged with theft under $5,000. He was issued an appearance notice for court in Renfrew on February 17, 2016. Provincial Constable Tina Hunt investigated.

Assault

Two males have been charged after police responded to a fight on Queen St in Renfrew on Monday January 11 at 2:55 pm. One male victim reported being punched several times by two males. Following the police investigation police arrested Cody MIRON 18 of Perth and a 16 year old male. Under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act the 16 year old cannot be identified. Miron will appear in court in Renfrew on February 17. The youth will appear in Renfrew Youth court on February 17. Provincial Constable Sarah Darraugh led the investigation.

One male is facing charges after police responded to a fight in a residence on Tuesday January 12 at 6 pm. A female victim was assaulted in the residence. Police investigated and learned this was not a domestic dispute. Jason CUNDELL 36 of Renfrew was arrested and charged with assault and uttering threats. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on February 17, 2016. Provincial Constable Dave Peace investigated.

Fraud

Two victims reported financial losses due to frauds during the past week. One victim reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming her son required money to pay medical bills after her son was supposedly involved in a collision. The victim sent a quantity of money through a money transfer company. A second victim reported providing their credit card information to someone on the phone after a computer virus appeared to have infected their computer and the person was going to fix it. People are reminded to never provide personal or financial details, including credit card information to someone who has called you. Also if someone claims a family member is in a hospital or jail and needs you to send money, make some phone calls yourself to determine if the information is legitimate. Educate yourself on different types of scams and frauds. Call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 for more information, or go to www.antifraudcentre.ca

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