Trespassing at night.
On the 9th of July 2018 at about 4:30am a Trefusis Street woman was asleep when she heard someone in her back yard trying to enter the rear door. The woman thought it was possibly a neighbour and went back to sleep. No entry was gained. The woman spoke with her neighbours the next day and determined it was no them. She then called Police about the incident. There has been a number of trespassing at night incidents reported in the Municipality’s west end and in most cases Police are notified the next day. Port Hope Police are advising citizens who see or hear suspicious activity to call Port Hope Police immediately regardless if it is day or night.
Mischief
A 24 year old Port Hope man is facing charges of mischief to property after Port Hope Police responded to a disturbance at the Pharmasave Drug Store. On the 11th of July in the early afternoon the man was in the store at the Post Office and is alleged to have smashed a photocopier after his credit card was declined. Police responded to a 911 call to the store but the man had left. Police later located and charged Joshua McMillan who will appear in court later in August.
Online scam
A Port Hope man contacted Port Hope Police after he became involved online with a person who threatened him if he did not purchase bit coins and send them to an undisclosed location. The man did not purchase the coins as requested but he was continuingly harassed online. Police are warning residents to be aware of such scams. Never disclose information or send money. The man terminated all online communication at the request of Police
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
