(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 194 calls for service during the past week.
Domestic Disputes
Renfrew OPP officers responded to eight domestic disputes during the previous week. One male was charged with assault while another male was charged with domestic mischief.
Every year in Renfrew numerous children are witnessing domestic disputes and violence in their homes. Long term, many of these children will be involved themselves in domestic disputes and the cycle of violence will continue. Most experts believe that children who are raised in abusive homes learn that violence is an effective way to resolve conflicts and problems. They may replicate the violence they witnessed as children in their teen and adult relationships and parenting experiences. Boys who witness their mothers’ abuse are more likely to batter their female partners as adults than boys raised in nonviolent homes. For girls, adolescence may result in the belief that threats and violence are the norm in relationships.
If you or someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Call the Bernadette McCann House for Women at 1-800-267-4930, the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, your local hospital, your doctor, or a trusted friend or family member. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
Break and Enter
Provincial Constable Ken Rusaw is investigating a break, enter and theft that was reported to the OPP on Saturday December 27. A door was forced open at an apartment on Sullivan Crescent in Arnprior between December 24-27. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
A resident of Highway 60 in Horton Township reported their residence was broken into between 2-3pm on Sunday December 28. A back door was forced open and cash and gift cards were stolen. Provincial Constable Mark Yarmel is investigating.
Theft
A wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Jackson Lane in the Township of McNab Braeside. The stolen wallet was recovered intact nearby. The theft occurred on Friday December 26 shortly after 9pm. Remember… Lock it or Lose it.
A purse was stolen from a vehicle overnight on December 28 on Centre Street in McNab Braeside Township. Other items were stolen from a nearby unlocked vehicle. Provincial Constable George Mikhael is investigating.
Uttering Threats
One male is facing a charge of uttering a threat after a dispute on Oak Crescent in Renfrew. OPP officers responded to the call on Saturday 27 December at 7:40pm. Following the investigation Stephen GRYS 55 of Renfrew was arrested and charged with uttering a threat. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on January 28, 2015. Provincial Constable Bernie Dikih led the investigation.