Renfrew OPP Weekly News

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 215 calls for service during the previous week, including animals left in hot vehicles, family disputes and traffic complaints.

Traffic Enforcement

With schools out and summer traffic heavier on area roads, the Renfrew OPP are focusing their enforcement on drivers who are speeding, not wearing seatbelts, impaired by drugs or alcohol and driving while using handheld devices and distracted. The strict enforcement began on June 26 until July 1 as motorists become accustomed to heavier traffic. Choosing to ignore those rules is resulting in the majority of deaths on Ontario roads. Slow down, buckle up, drive sober and put the phone and other distractions down. Concentrate on the important task at hand, driving.

Bike Rodeo

The Renfrew OPP is hosting a Bike Rodeo on Saturday July 4 at Ma-te-Way Park in Renfrew. The event runs from 10 am until 2 pm in the parking lot. This is a free event and is open to all ages. Please bring your bike and helmet.

Domestic Disputes

During the past seven days the Renfrew OPP responded to eight domestic disputes. No criminal offences occurred.

Stunt Driving

On June 27 at noon an officer was patrolling on Highway 17 near Scheel Drive west of Arnprior when a vehicle was observed on radar travelling at 148 km/hr in a posted 90 km/hr zone. After stopping the vehicle the driver was charged, and his licence was seized for 7 days. As well the vehicle was impounded for 7 days. Gregory TERRENCE 44 of Toronto was issued a summons for traffic court in Renfrew on August 21, charged with Stunt Driving-excessive speed contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

Impaired Driver

On Saturday July 27 at approx. 1:53pm a citizen reported a possible impaired driver on Highway 17 heading westbound towards Arnprior. The suspect vehicle exited the highway on White Lake Road and officers stopped the vehicle north of the Highway. The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol test. After further breath tests at the detachment Edward WILLISTON 54 of McNab Braeside Township was charged with driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 22.

Don’t Leave Pets in Vehicles

With warmer weather here, pet owners are encouraged to leave their pets at home. Parked cars quickly reach deadly temperatures for animals that don’t have the same ability to deal with rising temperatures that humans can withstand. Citizens who spot a dog or animal in a hot parked car are encouraged to report the licence plate and description of the vehicle to the store so an announcement can be made inside the store. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) has also set up a hotline to report animals in hot cars. Call them at 310-SPCA or 310-7722 anywhere in Ontario. For more information go to www.nohotpets.ca If the animal appears to be in distress call the SPCA at 310-7722 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Sexual Assault Charge

One male is facing charges after police investigated a reported sexual assault. The victim, a 15-year-old reported being sexually assaulted by an adult relative in Arnprior on June 22, 2015. Provincial Constable Colleen McGrath investigated and charged a 67-year-old male from Ottawa with sexual assault and sexual interference. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 22. He will not be identified to protect the identity of the victim.

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