WPS - Amherstburg Detachment investigating alleged fraud

The Windsor Police Service has arrested the owner of a pool installation company on multiple fraud charges.

In April 2023, members of the Windsor Police’s Amherstburg Criminal Investigations Unit launched an investigation into the company after receiving several reports that the business’s owner allegedly took large monetary deposits to install swimming pools but never started the work or returned the money.

Through investigation, the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment states officers learned that the owner of the company was hired by three separate customers in Fall 2022 to complete pool projects. In exchange, the owner allegedly obtained deposits from each customer totaling over $110,000.

However, officers also determined that the company had filed for bankruptcy.

Officers arrested and charged a 63-year-old Blenheim man with three counts of fraud over $5,000.

Investigators encourage anyone who had similar experiences with KTPC Pools to contact Constable Tim McInnis at 519-736-8559, ext. 226.

They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

Howard Ave. crash

A crash was reported at County Road 10 and County Road 9 last Friday morning.

According to police, one vehicle was travelling westbound on County Road 10 (Middle Side Road) and attempted to cross over County Road 9 (Howard Ave.)

The driver of the County Road 10 vehicle allegedly failed to yield right of way and collided with a truck southbound on Howard Ave, police add.

The driver of the vehicle on County Road 10 was issued a provincial offense notice for failing to yield the right-of-way to through traffic.

The were no serious injuries, police add. The road was closed for a couple of hours as police investigated.

Local 2974.2 President. “This contract respects their dedication and commitment with improvements on multiple fronts and our members are keen to move forward and continue providing exceptional care to area residents.”

Kristie Cronin, director of human resources for the County of Essex, praised union leadership for their professionalism at the bargaining table and for engaging in positive discussions that led to this agreement and lay such a solid foundation for the future.

The contract is retroactive to April 1, 2022 and runs through to March 31, 2026.

It provides for the following wage

“Almost, Maine”

The University of Windsor’s Inspired Acting Lab and Heritage Colchester presented the first week of the production of “Almost, Maine” last week at Christ Anglican Church at 220 Bagot St. in Colchester. It is a fundraiser for the historic Colchester Schoolhouse, which is located across the road. The play is directed by Lionel Walsh with the stage manager being Chloe Brescia. Actors, who play various roles throughout the two-hour play, include Annie Roberts, Jackson Balint, Kaden Hill and Caitlin Miller. The play continues this week with 7 p.m. performances Thursday-Saturday and a 2 p.m. show this Sunday. Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for seniors and students. For tickets and information, contact events.heritagecolchester@ gmail.com or call 519-790-9022.

increases:

April 1, 2022 – 1.5%

September 26, 2022 - 1.5%

April 1, 2023 – 1.5%

September 25, 2023 - 1.5%

April 1, 2024 – 1.5%

October 7, 2024 – 1.5% plus additional $0.15 ($0.25 for Advanced Care Paramedic)

April 1, 2025 - 1.5%

October 6, 2025 – 1.5% plus additional $0.15 ($0.25 Advanced Care Paramedic)

According to the news release, the contract has a number of other enhancements, including improvements to holidays, benefits, overtime and shift premiums.

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