A Simcoe, Ont. woman is facing an assault with a weapon charge after she said that she accidentally sprayed her neighbour with a water gun over the Labour Day weekend, a situation that at least one legal expert says amounts to an ‘unfortunate waste of resources.’
Wendy Washik was at a neighbourhood barbecue on Sept. 1 when she joined a playful water gun fight with one of her neighbour’s children. As the 58-year-old educational assistant was chasing the child to the front of the home, she said she accidentally sprayed another neighbour with water.
Washik said the neighbour called police and officers arrived at the scene a short time later and charged her with assault with a weapon. She claims police spoke to the neighbour who made the call but asked no one else questions about the incident.
(Monte MacGregor, a Toronto-based criminal defense lawyer, said) “Am I surprised that the charge has been laid? No. But do I recognize that it’s an unfortunate and almost meaningless waste of resources? Yes, because they didn’t interview her, right?” he said.
I had ChatGPT make a press release for them to help make the streets of Norfolk County safer:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2024
Ontario Provincial Police Norfolk Detachment Launches Water Toy Amnesty Program
Norfolk County, ON– The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk Detachment is pleased to announce a Water Toy Amnesty Program, scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024. This one-day event offers members of the public an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unused or unwanted water-related toys and equipment with no questions asked.
The program will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Norfolk County OPP Detachment, located at 548 Queensway West, Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4K2.
Items Accepted
The Water Toy Amnesty Program is designed to reduce the number of potentially hazardous or harmful water toys that can be found in our community. The following items can be dropped off:
Water guns
Inflatable rafts, tubes, and floaties
Snow balls
Stand-up paddleboards
Garden and children’s sprinklers
Kayaks, canoes, motor boats, yachts, ferries, and freighters
Bath toys
Snorkel gear and water wings
Water slides
Pool toys, beach balls, and floating chairs
Garden Hoses
Life jackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs)
Water balloons
Water skis and wakeboards
Splash Pads, water parks, wave pools, and lazy rivers
Any other water-related equipment
No questions will be asked, and there are no penalties for participating. All items collected will be recycled or disposed of responsibly.
Why Participate?
Water toys represent a serious threat to the safety of Canadians. By participating in the Water Toy Amnesty Program, residents can contribute to safer community environments in Norfolk County.
For More Information
For further details on the Water Toy Amnesty Program, please contact the OPP Norfolk Detachment at:
Join us in this community effort to ensure our local waterways remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. We encourage residents to take advantage of this free opportunity and help protect the environment.
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I had ChatGPT make a press release for them to help make the streets of Norfolk County safer:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2024
Ontario Provincial Police Norfolk Detachment Launches Water Toy Amnesty Program
Norfolk County, ON– The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk Detachment is pleased to announce a Water Toy Amnesty Program, scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024. This one-day event offers members of the public an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unused or unwanted water-related toys and equipment with no questions asked.
The program will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Norfolk County OPP Detachment, located at 548 Queensway West, Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4K2.
Items Accepted
The Water Toy Amnesty Program is designed to reduce the number of potentially hazardous or harmful water toys that can be found in our community. The following items can be dropped off:
No questions will be asked, and there are no penalties for participating. All items collected will be recycled or disposed of responsibly.
Why Participate?
Water toys represent a serious threat to the safety of Canadians. By participating in the Water Toy Amnesty Program, residents can contribute to safer community environments in Norfolk County.
For More Information
For further details on the Water Toy Amnesty Program, please contact the OPP Norfolk Detachment at:
Phone: (519) 426-3434
Email: opp.norfolk@opp.ca
Address: 548 Queensway West, Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4K2
Join us in this community effort to ensure our local waterways remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. We encourage residents to take advantage of this free opportunity and help protect the environment.
Media Contact
Sergeant Wasser Eau
Ontario Provincial Police – Norfolk Detachment
Phone: (519) 426-3434
Email: wasser.eau@opp.ca
Ontario Provincial Police Norfolk Detachment
548 Queensway West, Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4K2
(519) 426-3434 | opp.norfolk@opp.ca
They are gonna be pissed at you if they get inundated with calls asking if that’s real.
:p