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FROM/DE: Renfrew OPP DATE: August 30, 2010 Renfrew OPP Weekly News Release (RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 203 calls for service during the past week. “Granny Fraud” hits Renfrew A fraudulent scheme, commonly referred to as “Granny Fraud” has claimed a victim in Renfrew. The victim is contacted by someone claiming to be one of their grandchildren. They state they are in trouble, either involved in a car crash, or in jail and need bail money. The victim is then instructed to wire money to an alleged lawyer or police officer, and is always asked not to tell anyone. Anyone contacted with a request of this nature should always verify the information or whereabouts of the “grandchild” with a family member or police. People are often embarrassed by being duped, and don’t report the fraud to anyone. The Renfrew OPP are encouraging anyone who has been targeted to contact them, as these criminals are professionals and there is nothing to be embarrassed about. If you have any information or concerns contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 Theft A large fish shaped mailbox was stolen from a residence on Calabogie Rd overnight on Sunday night. The mailbox was shaped like a bass, green with a white belly and is approx. 3 feet long. Provincial Constable Mark Babin is investigating. Constable Babin is also investigating 4 damaged mailboxes on Upper Spruce Hedge Rd near Calabogie Rd which may be related to the stolen mailbox. On Upper Spruce Hedge Rd 4 mailboxes were either knocked from their posts or damaged. There are currently no suspects. A red car was stolen from a home in Calabogie overnight on Saturday Aug 28. The 1998 Pontiac grand am was discovered missing at 6am Sunday morning. The car had no licence plates on it at the time. Sometime during the past two weeks a generator was stolen from a cottage on River Rd in Horton Township. The generator was a 2008 Craftsman 5600. Provincial Constable Joe Roach is investigating, and there are no suspects. A wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on McBride Rd. in Admaston/Bromley Township in the evening of August 24. The empty wallet was located nearby the next day. There are no suspects. A white 1992 Mercury grand marquis 4 door, Ont licence 467 XNT was stolen from Rath’s Farm Equipment on Russett Dr in McNab/Braeside Township. The vehicle, which has the name of the business on both front doors, was reported stolen on August 26. Provincial Constable Kevin Rebertz is investigating. A case of beer was stolen from The Beer Store in Renfrew Sunday, August 29. The theft was captured on video and the investigation is continuing. Suspended Driver On Friday August 27 Provincial Constable Amanda Carruthers observed a male driving on Plaunt St in Renfrew. The officer had just seen the male in court and knew he was a suspended driver. The male was stopped, the suspension was confirmed and the male was arrested. Gregory LECLAIR 39 of Cobden was charged with driving while under suspension and driving with no insurance. He will appear in traffic court in Renfrew on September 10 to answer the charges. Fraud Provincial Constable Lisa Nicholas is investigating a fraud after a victim reported a cheque was stolen from them and cashed. There is a suspect in the case, and the investigation is continuing. One male is facing charges after using fraudulent means to obtain goods at Wal-Mart in Renfrew. Provincial Constable Joey Limlaw investigated the incident which occurred on August 26 and charged Shawn WASYLIW 19 of Whitewater Region with one count of Fraud under $5,000. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on October 13. Mischief A sign was damaged by vandals who used spray paint. The sign is located at the intersection of Lochwinnoch Rd and River Rd. in the Township of McNab/Braeside. There are no suspects. A home on Kedrosky Dr in Renfrew was egged sometime during the past week. This type of damage occurred numerous times to this home last year in the fall and appears to have started again. The OPP request that suspicious activity in the area be reported immediately to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. A glass entrance door at an apartment building on Renfrew Ave. W was broken sometime overnight on August 28^th. There are no suspects. Impaired Driver On Wednesday, August 25 at approx 12:25am Sgt Steve Linton was conducting RIDE spot checks in Renfrew on Veterans Memorial Blvd. when he stopped a driver who had been drinking. After failing a roadside screening test, the male driver was arrested and taken to the detachment for further tests. Following breath tests at the detachment Spencer HILDEBRANDT 39 of Renfrew was charged with driving over 80mgs and was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on September 15. He was also charged with driving while under suspension and will appear in traffic court in Renfrew on September 10. Assault One male is facing charges after attempting to assault an officer with several weapons. On Friday August 27 at approx 8:25am police responded to a call for service at a residence on Barr Line, Admaston/Bromley Township. Upon arrival a male approached an officer carrying two weapons. After speaking to the male for several minutes the male dropped the weapons and was arrested. Mario AUDET 45 of Admaston/Bromley was arrested and charged with assault peace officer with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held for a bail hearing on August 27, and was remanded into custody. Liquor Licence Offences On August 29 at approx 1:50am officers dealt with an intoxicated female sitting on the curb of Raglan St S in Renfrew with an open bottle of beer. The female was arrested for the offence and lodged in the cell until sober. Melody KASABOSKI 33 of Renfrew was charged with being intoxicated in a public place and having open alcohol in a public place. She was released in the morning when sober. Domestic Disputes Renfrew OPP officers responded to one domestic dispute during the past week. One female was charged with being intoxicated in a public place. No criminal offences occurred. If you have information on the above crimes you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.valleytips.ca. If your information leads to an arrest or charge, you would earn a cash reward of up to $2,000 and never have to attend court as a witness. The Crime Stoppers phones are answered 24 hours a day and Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display or call trace. View this and other releases at www.crimealerts.net - 30 - Contact: Janice Sawbridge Phone: 613-433-6365
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