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FROM/DE: RENFREW OPP DATE: March 8, 2010 Renfrew OPP Weekly News Release (RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 143 calls for service during the past week. Theft A trailer was stolen from a property in McNab/Braeside Township overnight on March 2^nd. The trailer is described as a tandem axle dump trailer, Ont. Lic. E9332Y, with a green and beige striped tarp on it. Constable John Birmingham is investigating. A shoplifter fled on foot after stealing items from Wal-Mart on March 5^th at approx. 11:30am. The male’s image was captured on store security and the investigation by Constable Layton Mulvihill is continuing. A Milwaukee hammer drill was stolen from a locked vehicle on Stewart St. in Renfrew. The theft took place over the weekend of Feb. 27-28. Domestic Disputes The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 8 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with mischief, one male was charged with assault and assault with a weapon. No charges were laid in the other 6 cases as no criminal offences occurred. Impaired Driver On Monday, March 1^st at approx. 3:30pm Renfrew OPP officers responded to a possible impaired driver after receiving a call from a concerned motorist on Highway 17 in the Township of McNab/Braeside. Constable Joey Limlaw responded and located the suspect vehicle. The male driver was arrested and following breath tests at the detachment charges were laid. James Greaves, age 66 of Renfrew was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on April 14^th. If you have information on the above crime you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or log on to 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. The Renfrew OPP detachment would like to thank the volunteers from Victim Services of Renfrew County for the support provided to victims of crimes and tragic circumstances in our communities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call 649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730 for more information. View this and other news releases at www.crimealerts.ca - 30 - Contact: Provincial Constable Janice Sawbridge Phone: (613) 432-3211 Cell: (613) 433-6365
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