Community COVID 19 Emergency Orders Compliance;

Community safety, well being and enforcement of laws is a top priority for the Aylmer Police Service during this global pandemic.

In preparation for the 31^st of January 2021 anticipated drive in service at the Church situated on John St. North Aylmer ON., Aylmer Police are advising Organizers and those who are planning to partake in the service to lead by example and abide by the current restrictions and Emergency Orders.

Further, we are asking the public to exercise patience and avoid non-essential travel. One case of COVID-19 illness is one too many in our community. Aylmer police will increase their presence and respond to any violations of Emergency Orders.

“We are asking citizens and leaders in our community to be part of the solution and not a problem by abiding by the current restrictions to protect our community. Collectively we can enhance the safety of our community, citizens and family members and reduce the strain on our health care workers.” Comments Chief Horvat

Follow up:

As of 27^th of January Aylmer Police have identified 47 persons who were in violation of Emergency Orders during an indoor and outdoor gathering on 24^th of January 2021 at a church situated on John St. North Aylmer ON. Officers are in the process of serving 29 Part 1 tickets on those individuals identified. In addition, 18 Part 3 summons are being processed for individuals residing outside of Elgin County Jurisdiction and for those persons/organization responsible for Organizing and hosting the event.

“Community safety and well being and enforcement of laws is a top priority for Aylmer Police Service during this global pandemic. We are asking citizens, businesses and faith based groups to be part of the solution and not a problem by abiding by the current restrictions to protect our community. Collectively we can enhance the safety of our community, citizens and family members.” 

Mischief:

In January 2021, Aylmer Police responded to three incidents of vandalism reported at a Church on John St. North Aylmer ON. On 15^th of Jan. 21 sometime overnight, a sign was damaged. Estimated damage; $200.00. On 18^th of Jan. 21 another report of two signs damaged were received. Culprits spray-painted the word “CULT” on the two signs situated at the front entrance of the church. On 20^th of January 2021, at approximately 2:00 am., unknown persons damaged the sign in front of the church. Aylmer Police are reviewing the evidence obtained. Aylmer Police provided advice on target hardening the location and positioning of video surveillance in order to gain further evidence. Anyone with information is asked to call Aylmer Police or Crime stoppers.

Impaired by Drug:

On 20^th of January 2021, at approximately 11:04 am, officer on patrol came upon a 2015 Hyundai in Steen park off Spruce St. East Aylmer ON. Officer checked for the occupants and located a female passed out in the driver seat of a running motor vehicle. Officer formed grounds that the female was impaired by drug and she was arrested. Further tests at the station by the officer trained as a drug recognition expert determined that the female was impaired by a combination of CNS Stimulant and Narcotic Analgesic. As a result, 24 year old female from Aylmer has been charged  with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

Facebook Internet Fraud:

On 21^st of January 2021 at 9:10 pm., Aylmer Police responded to a complaint of internet fraud. 61-year-old female victim from Aylmer advised that on 20^th of January 2021, a male from Montreal contacted her on Facebook purporting to be from a banking institution. He convinced her to complete a transaction for the sum of $769.00. Police was able to trace the suspect to a Facebook account originating from Montreal and flagged as a fraudulent account. Residents are reminded of dangerous practice of providing personal information over the internet and completing transactions with persons that they have not confirmed to be representatives of financial institutions.

Motor Vehicle Collision results in charge of impaired by drug;

On 24^th of January 2021, at approximately 12:57 pm., Aylmer Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of John St North and Progress Drive Aylmer ON.  A 2002 Jeep being operated by a 21-year-old female from Aylmer was North Bound on John St. and stopped for a traffic light at the intersection. A 2012 Ford pick up being driven by a 32-year-old male from Ingersoll was also North Bound on John St. He failed to slow down and stop for the vehicle ahead resulting in a rear end collision. Officer spoke to the male driver and formed the opinion that he was impaired by drug and arrested him for impaired driving. Further tests at the station by a drug recognition expert concluded that the male was impaired by drug. As a result, he was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage and had to be towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.

Breach of Emergency Order Investigation;

On 24^th of January 2021, Church of God pastor held a service at the church situated on John St. North Aylmer ON. Aylmer Police are reviewing evidence of Emergency Orders breach that has occurred during the service and are currently in the process of identifying individuals who participated and violated the orders. Event Organizer, corporation and those in attendance found in breach of current orders will be charged accordingly. In addition, Aylmer Police will be seeking input from Public Health Unit to develop further mitigating strategies specific to this group to reduce the risk of exposure and harm within our community.

“Community safety and well being and enforcement of laws is our top priority during this global pandemic. Aylmer Police are asking the citizens to exercise patience as we sift through the evidence and lay appropriate charges during the latest blatant violation of the emergency Orders by this particular group. Irresponsible actions of those involved will not be tolerated.” Comments Chief Horvat.

FROM: Aylmer Police Service                        DATE:  11 January 2021                

Breach of Emergency Orders Charge;

On Wednesday, 06 January 2021, at 2:40 pm, Aylmer Police attempted to serve a summons to a male residing on Hawthorne Crescent, Aylmer ON., for the offence in relation to the current emergency orders. The male was contacted by phone and he requested to be served at the local church on John St. North Aylmer ON. The officers attended at the John St. location to serve the summons and were met by approximately 100 persons in the parking lot of the church. Investigation revealed that the gathering was organized by the male. As a result, 57-year-old male from Aylmer has been charged with Host an Event Exceeding Number Permitted Under Continued Section 7.0.2 Order, contrary to Re-Opening Ontario Act 10.1(1).

FROM: Aylmer Police Service                        DATE:  11 January 2021                

Mischief – Balmoral Park:

On 09 January 2021 at approximately 8:35 am. Police responded to a complaint of mischief at Balmoral Park off John St. Aylmer ON. Investigation revealed that unknown persons attended the park and damaged the Healing Garden Fountain. Aylmer Police will be conducting focused patrols throughout the evening and anyone caught damaging park property will be charged accordingly. Anyone with information is asked to call Aylmer Police at 519-773-3146 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

RIDE check results in over 80 charge;

On Saturday January 9th, 2021, Police were conducting a R.I.D.E (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) on Elk Street at Victoria Street in the Town of Aylmer. The R.I.D.E commenced at 6:26 pm. At approximately 6:40 pm., a red 2017 Dodge Ram pick up truck was observed travelling westbound on Elk and approached the R.I.D.E program.  47-year-old male driver from Malahide was spoken to and a roadside demand was read to the driver. He provided a suitable roadside sample resulting in a “fail” reading. Further tests at the station revealed readings more then twice the legal limit. As a result, male was charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

Impaired driving:

On the 9th of January 2021 at approximately 9:31pm., officer on patrol came upon a 2008 Volkswagen in the ditch at Talbot Line and Heritage Line Malahide Township. 22-year-old male driver from Malahide was spoken to and exhibited signs of impairment. As a result, he was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and transported to the station where readings three times the legal limit were obtained. Male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

3-day suspension:

On 9^th of January 2021 at approximately 7:07 pm., officer on patrol stopped a 2018 Jeep on Clarence St. Aylmer ON., for a highway traffic act offence. Officer administered a roadside test resulting in a “warn” reading. As a result, 42-year-old male from Aylmer was issued a 3-day license suspension.

Disturbing meeting – Religious Worship:

On Sunday January 3^rd 2021 at approximately 10:30 am. A religious service was held at a church on John St. North Aylmer ON. At approximately 11:01 am. Aylmer Police were altered to a disturbance where a male became engaged in a heated verbal confrontation with members of the church on private property of the church. The male proceeded towards the church pulpit area. Using a megaphone the male disrupted the service by shouting obscenities as he proceeded to walk towards the pulpit area. He refused to leave when directed. Aylmer Police spoke to the male and escorted him off the property. Police investigation revealed that the male willfully disrupted the church service. As a result, 34-year-old male from Sparta was charged with Disturb meeting – Religious Worship contrary to Criminal Code section 176(2).

For Aylmer Police, public safety is our priority as is the maintenance of peace and enforcement of laws to protect the citizens of our community. During the last weekend church service, 56% of those in attendance for the service and to counter demonstrate the service were from areas outside of the community of Aylmer. Police would like to remind residents and those visiting our community that Aylmer Police Service respects everyone’s rights to a peaceful assembly for the purposes of freedom of expression and religious beliefs. However, those who choose to engage in unlawful activities and contravene current Emergency Orders will be charged accordingly