OPP Report

submitted by Grenville County OPP

Domestic Dispute Investigation

A Prescott resident is facing domestic-related Criminal Code (CC) charges after an incident on the afternoon of February 7, 2023. Officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to assist Leeds and Grenville Paramedic services with an injured person after an altercation at a residence.

The 15-year-old female victim was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. As a result of this incident, an 18-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

· Assault with a weapon - CC 267(a)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a late date.

If you or someone you know is living in, or involved in an abusive relationship, help is available. Contact Assaulted Women's Helpline on 1-866-863-0511 for support and advice, or the safety of a shelter at Interval House on 1-800-267-4409. The Assault Response & Care Centre is also available for information and support at 1-800-567-7415. Victim Services of Grenville County is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced domestic violence. They can be reached at 343-264-2676. In emergencies call 9-1-1.

Dispute results in charges

A Grenville County officer of the OPP has laid a charge after police were called to a dispute in the Township of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal.

On February 8, at approximately 7 pm, Grenville County OPP attended a residence on Riddell Road in response to a dispute. One person was intoxicated and was arrested to prevent further breach of the peace. During the arrest, the person became combative with officers. A 31 year old from Edwardsburgh-Cardinal was charged under the Criminal Code with · Assault police officer - 271(a)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Driver charged with Impaired

On February 9, at around 3 am, officers from Grenville County OPP responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed south on Highway 416 in Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Township. After a brief investigation the driver was arrested.

A 22 year old from Brockville, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

· Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs - CC 320.14(1)(a)

· Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) - CCs.320.14(1)(b)

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you have any information on the above investigations or any other, please contact Grenville OPP on 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS

The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit our events calendar to find out what’s happening in the community: www.northgrenville.ca/events

UPCOMING MEETINGS

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Please see the Council agenda for further details on how to participate in Council meetings. All Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/ featured and on the Municipality’s website at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca.

Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

• Friday, February 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

• Monday, February 27, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

• Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Budget - Council Chambers

• Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

• Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Council Chambers

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committees may be meeting in-person or virtually. Please see the Committee agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville. on/meetings.

• Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee – February 23, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

• Accessibility Advisory Committee – March 13, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

2023 Budget – Public Consultations

The Draft 2023 Budget was presented to Council on February 9, 2023. Members of the public are invited to attend the public consultation sessions to learn more about the proposed investments and key priorities of the draft 2023 Budget, ask questions and provide feedback. The Municipality will be hosting three budget public consultation sessions:

• Thursday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Maplewood Hall (92 Maplewood Ave., Oxford Mills)

• Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. online via Zoom (Pre-registration is required to attend the virtual session. To register, visit northgrenville.ca/budget or phone 613-258-9569 ext. 162)

For more information visit: www.northgrenville.ca/budget

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Community members are invited to a community engagement session and to complete a survey to assist in the creation of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.

EDI Community Engagement Session: Wednesday, March 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm. at Catered Affairs (820 Heritage Drive, Kemptville Campus)

Interested participants are required to pre-register for the session at www.northgrenville.ca/equity or phone 613-258-9569 ext. 177. For those who require accommodations or transportation to attend the session, please phone 613-258-9569 ext. 177 or e-mail vision@northgrenville.on.ca.

A survey is also available online at www.northgrenville.ca/equity until March 15 at 4:00 p.m. Hard copies of the survey are available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, North Grenville Public Library, Community Living, Kemptville Youth Centre, and Seniors’ Community Services.

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Student Opportunities – Parks, Recreation and Culture

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture is currently accepting applications for various full and part-time spring/summer student positions. For a full list of available positions and information on how to apply, please visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers. Please submit applications to hr@northgrenville.on.ca by 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023.

Engineering Co-op Student

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill three full-time positions of Engineering Co-op Student. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023. Visit www. northgrenville.ca/careers for details and more information on how to apply.

Fax: 613-258-1031

By-Law Services: email: bylawinquiries@northgrenville.on.ca

613-258-9569 x211

Police Administration: 613-258-3441

Animal Control: 613-862-9002