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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Suspect identified in $130,000 fraud: WPS
The Windsor Police Service has identified the suspect wanted in connection to a $130,000 fraud, issuing a warrant for her arrest. The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Kayla Anne Black of Lowbanks, Ont. In May, an investigation was launched after police said a 'large-scale fraud' took place at a business in the 3200 block of Dougall Avenue. A fraudulent passport was used to get $130,000 in U.S. money. Black is wanted for: Fraud over $5,000 Obtaining by false pretenses over $5,000 Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 Possession of another person's identification Identity theft Identity fraud Uttering a forged passport Anyone with information about Black's location is asked to contact the WPS Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4330. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online.
Hamilton Spectator
28-06-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Safety & Crime Prevention Walk strolls through Kingsville's waterfront area
As of January 1, 2019, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018 has required municipalities to prepare and adopt community safety and well-being plans in partnership with a multi-sectoral advisory committee. The plan for Windsor-Essex had to be submitted and endorsed by City and County Councils by December 31, 2021. The Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan was developed to intervene before an incident occurs and prevent risks. As part of this initiative, neighbourhood safety and crime prevention walks are being held in various parts of the region, where municipal leaders, safety experts, and residents walk through their community and look at it through a crime prevention lens. This gives those experts an opportunity to go over practical strategies that can lead to improved feelings of safety and prevent crimes from occurring, such as vandalism. So far, three of these walks have taken place in the Town of Essex, with events strolling through Essex Centre and Harrow in 2022, and Colchester towards the end of 2024. Most recently, one was held along Kingsville's waterfront where members of the OPP, Kingsville Council members and staff, City of Windsor staff, and Kingsville residents toured the area with Barry Horrobin, Director of Planning and Physical Resource with the Windsor Police Service. Participants were able to meet up at the Mettawas Park Gazebo that evening, where residents were first treated to some pizza, before heading out on the walk where they learned how they could prevent opportunities for crime, change the way they see and walk through their neighbourhood, and learn personal safety tips. The Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan includes four priorities, developed through community and stakeholder engagement: Good Governance, Engaged and Safe Communities, Mental Health and Substance-Use Supports, and Financial Security and Economic Equity. It also prevents crime through environmental design. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 'draws heavily on the known relationship between physical planning and criminal opportunity to optimally design the landscape in a manner that deters a person from engaging in unlawful activity,' the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety & Well-being Plan guidebook notes. It highlights how landscaping can be used to help reduce acts of crime and disorder, how to reduce vulnerability to entry by unauthorized individuals, using natural surveillance to maximize visibility, decreasing criminal opportunity through limited or controlled access to property or facilities, establishing territoriality, and encouraging legitimate activity in public spaces. Kingsville Councillor Sheri Lowrie spoke of the importance of proactively designing neighbourhoods with safety and wellbeing top of mind. 'We want to make little ones feel safe,' she said of communities and public spaces. 'I look forward to learning along with you.' Essex County OPP Constable Chris Ciliska led the walk. He noted some of the things that can be done through environmental design to prevent crime will be common sense, while other tips and ideas will include things many may have not thought about before or considered. Residents had the opportunity to engage in an open conversation throughout the route, and ask any questions as the event organizers pointed out crime prevention and safety tips. The Municipality of Lakeshore then hosted a Neighbourhood Safety and Crime Prevention Walk in collaboration with Windsor-Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan on Tuesday, June 17, from 6:30pm to 8pm. For more information, log onto Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
HRTO mediation unsuccessful between inspector and the Windsor Police Service
A Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) mediation between an inspector and the Windsor Police Service was unsuccessful. Inspector Norman 'Ed' Armstrong filed a discrimination and sexual harassment complaint in 2024. According to the complaint to the HRTO, obtained by CTV News, Armstrong alleged he was 'discriminated against based on his race, the colour of his skin, and received unwanted 'sexual harassment, solicitations, or advances.' A spokesperson for the HRTO confirmed mediation 'proceeded' on June 19 but 'the parties did not settle.' The matter remains before the HRTO, but it's not clear if that means the complaint will proceed to a full hearing. Armstrong was reinstated to the rank of Inspector this past February, after being demoted for one-year for discreditable conduct for comments made to female employees of the WPS.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Windsorites prepare to watch Ford Fireworks amid explosive temperatures
The Ford Fireworks will illuminate the sky over Windsor and Detroit on Monday, but it could be a hot one for Windsorites taking in the show. Monday's show marks the 67th edition of the Ford Fireworks. The display itself is set to begin at 10:08 p.m. and last approximately 24 minutes, according to the Windsor Police Service. But roads around the riverfront, including Riverside Drive and Ouellette Avenue and McDougall Street north of Wyandotte Street, will close at 6 p.m. as related festivities get underway. Vehicles parked in the restricted areas labelled "no-parking zones" will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense, police warned on Facebook. Transit Windsor is offering free bus services for the evening. There will also be park n' ride shuttle buses from Devonshire Mall between approximately 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Shuttles will return to the mall from a pickup location across from the Windsor Arena on McDougall Street near Wyandotte Street W. immediately following the fireworks until approximately 12:15 a.m. or until all passengers in line have boarded a bus back to the mall. Transit Windsor is asking people to bring non-perishable food donations for its Stuff the Transit Windsor Bus initiative. The Windsor Police Service is encouraging parents and guardians to take the following steps to keep children safe Monday evening: Take a photo of your child at the start of the evening in the clothing they are wearing. Ensure your child has identification (if age-appropriate) and knows a parent or a guardian's phone number. Choose a designated meeting spot ahead of time in case you become separated. If your child becomes lost, report it immediately to the nearest police officer. Environment Canada is forecasting an extreme heat event beginning Sunday and extending into Tuesday with highs Monday expected to reach 35 C to 37 C. "I would say it's going to be fairly dangerous to be outdoors, especially for long durations of time," said meteorologist Steven Flisfeder. He advised people to stay hydrated, seek out shade as much as possible, and have a cool place to go. High humidity can also aggravate medical conditions such as asthma, he added.
Global News
19-06-2025
- Global News
Police in Ontario city say Pride flag stolen from home multiple times
Police are looking for a person or people responsible for tearing down a Pride flag outside a Windsor, Ont., home on multiple occasions and breaking its flagpole. These incidents come amid Pride month, which celebrates the LGBTQ2 community. The Windsor Police Service is asking for help finding a suspect following two separate thefts of a Pride flag. On May 2, officers received a report of theft at a residence in the 200 block of Moy Avenue. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police allege an unknown male approached the front porch and ripped down the home's Pride flag, breaking the flagpole in the process. Then on June 13, police said a similar incident happened, with a second flag being stolen. The suspect in the May 2 incident is described as a male with black hair and a short black beard and moustache. Story continues below advertisement At the time of the incident, police say he wore a grey hoodie and black track pants with white stripes. Police have not said if he is also thought to be behind the second incident as well. Investigators ask residents and business owners in the area to check their surveillance or dashcam footage from May 2 and June 13 between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. for evidence that may assist with the investigation.
