(RENFREW, ON) - The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 286 calls for service during the past week.



Domestic Violence



Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 10 domestic disputes during the past week. No 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. . You could also attend the emergency department of any hospital in Renfrew County and ask to speak to a member of the Assault Response Team. In emergencies call 9-1-1.



Break and Enter



A home on Lorne St N in Renfrew was broken into between 5 pm Sunday June 17 and 4 pm on Monday June 18. The back door was forced open and jewelry was stolen from the home. Physical evidence was seized and Provincial Constable (PC) Marc Bennett is investigating.



Thefts



OPP officers investigated 12 calls related to thefts during the past week. Stolen property included gasoline, trailers, bicycles, and jewelry and prescription medicines.



Impaired Drivers



On Monday June 18 at approximately 5 am PC Jason Golds stopped a motor vehicle on Highway 17 near Haley Station for a traffic infraction. The male driver admitted he was a suspended and disqualified driver. He was arrested and seated in the police cruiser. The officer then learned the male had been drinking the previous night and subsequently failed a roadside alcohol screening test. Following further breath tests at the detachment the charges were compiled. Daniel FLORENT aged 49 of Eganville was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80mgs, breach of probation, 4 counts of driving while disqualified and 3 counts of driving while suspended. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. The vehicle was impounded for 45 days.



On Thursday June 21 just before 1 pm PC Jason Golds stopped a motorcycle driver on Mill St in Calabogie for driving with no licence plate. The investigation revealed several other driving infractions, and that the male driver had been drinking. He failed a roadside alcohol screening test and was arrested. He was taken to the OPP detachment for further breath tests. Andrew MIKOLIC aged 47 of St Catharines was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80mgs, driving with no insurance, driving with an improper licence and driving with no licence plates. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 18 for the criminal charges and on July 20 for the provincial offences. The vehicle was impounded for seven days.



On Friday June 22 shortly after 5 pm police were dispatched to a theft of gas from a gas station in Cobden. A male driving a black 4 door car pumped gas into the car and left without paying. He struck a witness in the parking lot as he was attempting to flee. As police were on their way to investigate, they were notified of a serious single motor vehicle collision nearby, on Foresters Falls Road. The investigation revealed it was the same vehicle involved in the theft of gas. The male driver was airlifted to hospital, while the female passenger was transported to hospital by paramedics with minor injuries. Doctors determined the male was not seriously injured and he was subsequently arrested for impaired driving, dangerous driving and theft under $5,000. Following breath tests at the hospital, Michael KOCH aged 22 of Ottawa was charged with driving over 80mgs, impaired driving, dangerous driving and theft under $5,000. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 18. The passenger in the vehicle was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000. Hayley MACNEIL-MACCRIMMON was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 18. Foresters Falls Road was closed for several hours while police investigated the collision. PC Patrick O'Connor led the investigation with assistance from Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) and officers from the Ottawa OPP and Ottawa Police Service.



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. The telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit the website www.valleytips.ca.

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