RENFREW COUNTY – An assault in McNab-Braeside leads this week’s Renfrew County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) weekly round-up.

Between Oct. 12 to 18, the Renfrew Detachment of the OPP investigated 246 calls for service.

Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 10 domestic disputes during the past week.

“One accused has been charged with assault, assault with a weapon, utter threats and possession of a schedule one substance,” OPP media relations officer Const. Tina Hunt released in a statement today (Oct. 20). “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. Victim Services of Renfrew County is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced domestic violence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In emergencies call 911.”

A family dispute on Oct. 12 led to an assault charge for one McNab-Braeside resident.

“Officers with the Renfrew OPP responded to a family dispute in McNab-Braeside Township,” Hunt said. “As a result of an investigation, Troy Riopelle, 40 of McNab-Braeside Township, has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.”

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on Nov. 18.

On Oct. 12, an officer with the Renfrew OPP Detachment was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 in the Township of Horton. As a result of a traffic stop, Daniel Charbonneau, 48 of Pembroke, has been charged with impaired driving and driving with blood alcohol concentration over 80. The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on Nov. 18.

On Oct. 18, officers with the Renfrew OPP Detachment were conducting traffic enforcement in Greater Madawaska Township. A traffic stop was initiated on Centennial Lake Road and as a result of the investigation, Fredrick Millson, 51 of North Frontenac Township, has been charged with impaired driving and driving with blood alcohol concentration over 80. The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on Nov. 18.

On Oct.  18, an officer with the Renfrew OPP Detachment responded to a motor vehicle collision in Whitewater Region Township. As a result of the investigation, Damen Cote, 23 of Otter Lake, QC has been charged with driving with blood alcohol concentration over 80. The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on Nov. 18.

Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 613-735-8477 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.