(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 212 calls for service during the previous week, including animals in hot cars, family disputes, and traffic collisions.
Pedestrian Struck
A collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Raglan St. S. in Renfrew on Sunday July 12 shortly after 3pm sent one person to hospital. A 73-year-old female pedestrian was struck while attempting to cross Raglan St S. She suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital by paramedics and later transferred by air ambulance. The driver of the vehicle, a 67-year-old female was not injured. Provincial constable Sarah Turcotte is leading the investigation, which is continuing.
Domestic Disputes
Police Officers responded to 18 domestic dispute calls during the past week. One male was charged with forcible confinement and two counts of assault, another male was charged with failing to comply with a recognizance, and one male was charged with assault. No other criminal offences occurred.
Animal Complaints
Police responded with Officers from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to several reports of animals being left alone in hot vehicles in parking lots. Pet owners are reminded they should not be bringing animals out with them, only to lock them in a hot car while they go shopping. Temperatures inside vehicles rise very quickly and animals to not have the same ability as humans do to sweat and cool off. Criminal charges can be laid for causing unnecessary suffering. Leaving windows slightly open is not sufficient to cool the interior of a vehicle. Pet owners should leave their pets at home in the summer if they cannot supervise them. For more information visit the SPCA’s www.nohotpets.ca
Impaired Drivers
On Tuesday July 7 at approximately 7:25pm OPP officers responded to a single vehicle collision on River Road in the Township of McNab Braeside. The male driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries in the collision. He was arrested at the scene for impaired driving, and taken to the detachment for further testing. At the conclusion of the investigation Lindsay STALWICK 45 of McNab Braeside Township was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on August 12. Provincial Constable David Ladd investigated.
On Sunday July 12 at approximately 1:20am OPP officers responded to a report of an erratic driver on Highway 17 near Goshen Road. Officers located and stopped the vehicle on Burnstown Road west of the Village of Burnstown. The female driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. She was arrested and taken to the detachment for further tests. Tanya MACPHERSON 46 of Ottawa was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. She was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on August 12. Provincial Constable Bernie DIKIH investigated.
Vehicle Fire
On Wednesday July 8 an OPP officer was patrolling and noticed a vehicle on fire near the intersection of Bruce Street and Garden of Eden road in Horton Township. The Horton Township Fire Department responded as well and extinguished the fire. Police are continuing to investigate as no driver was present at the scene. Provincial Constable Bernie Dikih is leading the investigation.
Fraud
The OPP want to remind people to be very suspicious of anyone calling claiming to represent a bank or credit card company. One resident of Admaston Bromley Township was contacted by a male caller claiming to represent a bank. He claimed they had been defrauded on a credit card issued through the bank and to log on to a website to view the transaction and so the bank could refund the funds. When the person logged on, the caller took remote access and control of the computer and began a transaction that would transfer a large sum of money to a payee in India through a transfer company. The person told them they were calling the police and they unplugged their computer to halt the transaction. The male caller called them stupid and hung up the phone. Report frauds to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or at www.antifraudcentre.ca
Theft
A gas can was stolen from an unlocked garage during the daytime on Wednesday July 8. The victim reports seeing a white Dodge Ram pick-up truck on Eady Road stop near their home. The victim looked out their window when someone rang their doorbell and observed a male walking out of their open garage carrying a 25 gallon red gas can. Provincial Constable Bernie Dikih is investigating.
A bike was stolen from a residence on Ottawa Street in Arnprior in the evening of Monday 7 July. The bike is described as a red Hero brand with a lot of stickers on it. Provincial Constable Raul Pasta Junior is investigating.
A hanging basket and a planter were stolen from a residence on Queen Street in Renfrew overnight on Wednesday July 8. There are no suspects.
A wallet that was inadvertently left behind in a change room at the Hart store in the Arnprior Shopping Centre was stolen. The victim left the wallet behind while shopping on Sunday July 12 in the afternoon. There are two suspects and the OPP are continuing to investigate. Provincial Constable Helen Paterson is leading the investigation.
Mischief
One male youth has been charged after property damage was done to a residence on Sullivan Crescent in Arnprior. The homeowner reported the broken window and damage to walls, and that the suspect was known to them. Following their investigation a 15-year-old male youth was arrested and charged with three counts of mischief – property damage under $5,000. He was released on a promise to appear in Youth Court in Renfrew on August 26. He will not be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Provincial Constable Denys Baranovskiy investigated.
Several community mail boxes located at the intersection of Calabogie Road and Black Donald Road in the Township of Greater Madawaska were damaged. Locks appear to have been broken off at least 4 mail boxes at the location. It is not known if anything was stolen. The damage was discovered the morning of Thursday July 9. Provincial Constable Raul Pasta Junior is investigating.
Liquor Licence Act
One male was arrested and charged after being located intoxicated in a public place on Saturday July 11 at 11:35pm. The male walked to the Arnprior OPP detachment on Meehan Street in Arnprior and was attempting to open a secure door. He was intoxicated and was arrested. Ryan JOTHAM 24 of Ottawa was issued a ticket for being drunk in a public place and released to the custody of a sober relative.
Three youths were warned for consuming alcohol after police observed them walking in Cobden while consuming beer. At 1:18am two 15-year-old males and a 14-year-old male were observed walking on Main Street in Cobden and consuming beer. They were stopped and warned for possessing and consuming alcohol while under age and consuming in public. The beer was disposed of and the youths were driven home. Provincial Constable Kyle Mask investigated.
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 or toll free 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. Calls are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit their website www.valleytips.ca