The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 237 calls for service during the past week.
Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated seven domestic disputes during the past week. Two males and one female were each charged with assault in separate cases. No other criminal offences were alleged. If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County is also available 24/7 for information and support at 1-800-663-3060. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
Impaired Driver
On Saturday, March 10 at approximately 7:20 p.m., OPP officers responded to a two vehicle collision on Plaunt Street in Renfrew. The investigation revealed the driver of an SUV had struck a parked vehicle in a parking lot adjacent to Plaunt Street. The driver of the SUV had been drinking, and failed a standard field sobriety test. Following further breath tests at the detachment Reginald Scully, aged 62 of Renfrew, was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Wednesday, April 4. PC Erin Densmore led the investigation.
On Sunday, March 11 at approximately 5:50 p.m., PC Jason Golds stopped a vehicle on McLeod Road in the Township of McNab Braeside for a traffic offence. The investigation revealed the male driver was a suspended driver and he failed a roadside alcohol screening test. He refused to provide further samples of his breath as required by law. Peter McLeod, 65 of McNab Braeside, was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample, driving while under suspension, driving with open alcohol and driving with an expired validation tag. He was released from custody on a promise to appear in court on Wednesday, April 4 for the criminal charge and on Friday, April 27 for the provincial offences.
Fraud
On Monday, March 5 police received a fraud complaint regarding money being transferred out of the victims account to a business in Ontario. The victim reported the incident to the bank as they never authorized the ongoing withdrawals which have been taking place for some time. The bank is leading the investigation.
On Monday, March 5 police received a complaint regarding a letter received in the mail by a resident in White Lake. The letter appears to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, but is of poor quality photocopying. The letter contains personal information of the residents’ and is requesting more information from them. The CRA has been contacted. No financial loss occurred.
Stunt Driving Charge
On Saturday, March 10 at approximately 5:40 p.m., PC Jason Golds stopped a speeding vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 17 east of Calabogie Road in the Township of McNab Braeside. The male driver was travelling in excess of 50 km/hr above the posted speed limit of 90 km/hr. Joseph Bourgeau, aged 20 of Pembroke, was issued a summons for stunt driving. He will appear in court in Renfrew on Friday, April 27.
