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.

  • @[email protected]English
    8•2 months ago

    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:

    Phone: (519) 426-3434

    Email: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    Ontario Provincial Police Norfolk Detachment

    548 Queensway West, Simcoe, ON, N3Y 4K2

    (519) 426-3434 | [email protected]