September policing stats released publicly as part of council meeting

Amherstburg Town Hall.

The September statistics for the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment were released last week.

The statistics appeared on town council’s Oct. 27 agenda and those stats included 675 dispatch generated incidents for the month and 14 walk-in incidents.

There were 255 traffic offenses last month with 15 Part III summons. There were six offenses classified as “Other Provincial Offenses.”

There were 13 calls classified as community services/COAST.

In September, there were no reported cases of attempted murder, robbery, break-and-enter, mischief, possession of stolen goods, drugs, firearms, arson/fire calls, or federal statutes.

There was one case of theft over $5,000 and seven cases of theft under $5,000. Six cases of fraud were reported and five assaults. There were three cases of impaired driving reported.

Long-service recognition

The Town of Amherstburg is recognizing several staff members for reaching milestones in their length of employment. David Mickle, a water/wastewater operator, is being recognized for 30 years of service while crossing guard Steven Piper has 25 years of service.

Recognized for 15 years of service are public works clerk Nicole Humber, manager of roads and fleet Eric Chamberlain, and facility scheduling clerk Shelley Matlock.

Those with ten years of service are customer service representative Tara Trealout, district fire chief Randy Wismer, water/wastewater operator Ryan Siverns and crossing guard Raymond Sterling.

Retirement recognition

Three town staff members are being recognized for their retirements. A report to town council said Dave Mickle, Gwen Greenaway and Randy Riediger have retired or are retiring. Mickle has 30 years of service while Greenaway and Riediger each had 21 years.

Motion vote

Councillor Diane Pouget is stating she is wishing to clarify her vote in opposition to a motion regarding the town hall matter at the Oct. 27 meeting. She was one of two members to vote against motion to not want the town hall to go into 130 Sandwich St. S. and instead have a report return on the other options. Pouget said her opposition stems from Wigle Park being included, and that is what she doesn’t want. She also expressed concern over the cost of preparing such a report.

September policing stats released publicly as part of council meeting

By Ron Giofu