Const. Nick Dupuis spoke recently at ACS about fraud and scam awareness for seniors and other community members. A seniors luncheon at Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) also served as an attempt to take a bite out of crime. Const. Nick Dupuis, community services officer with the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment, was at ACS recently and outlined a series of scams that have been used to take the money and identities of seniors, but people of all ages as well.

Amherstburg firefighters from all three stations attended a fire at a duplex on Kingsbridge Dr. Tuesday morning. A damage estimate was not available as of press time but fire chief Michael Mio said four people were taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation. Four people were transported to hospital early Tuesday morning as a result of a fire call in the Kingsbridge subdivision. About 30 Amherstburg firefighters from all three stations attended the call in the 90 block of Kings

Natural gas concern prompts fire call An issue with a natural gas regulator prompted a call to the Amherstburg Fire Department March 19 and a temporary closure of Sandwich St. S. from Murray St. to Gore St. The gas company Lakeside Gas was called in to make repairs. After a short time, fire crews were able to pack up and leave the scene. Natural gas concern prompts fire call