Crime Beat podcast: Darkness in the Pass
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
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Amber Alert
Hamilton man charged after calling 911 to complain about Amber Alert
The 70-year-old caller is facing mischief charges and is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 15. Continue reading
5 children subject of Amber Alert from Niagara Region found safe
Police said in an update Wednesday afternoon that investigators were led to a rental cottage in Ridgeway where the children were found safe. Continue reading
Amber Alert for 5 children from Niagara Region expires
The children were found safe by Niagara Regional Police on Wednesday. Continue reading
Missing Children Society of Canada shows off new app to help locate missing youth
The Missing Children Society of Canada has helped develop a new app to help in locating missing youth. The app allowing users to see all missing children cases. Continue reading
Calls for changes to Amber Alert system getting louder
For all its successes, middle-of-the-night alerts have led to 911 operators being besieged by angry callers furious at being woken up. Continue reading
More complaints to 911, on social media after Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old Brantford girl
Complaints about the Amber Alert issued to cellphones across Ontario during the early hours on Thursday have started popping up on social media. Continue reading
2-year-old girl found safe in Hamilton after Amber Alert issued
At 4:15 a.m. ET on Thursday, an update on the Amber Alert Ontario Twitter page announced the alert was cancelled and the child was “located safe.” Continue reading
Thousands sign petition asking for fines against people who call 911 to complain about Amber Alerts
An online petition has been launched in Ontario asking that fines be implemented for people who call 911 to complain about Amber Alerts. Continue reading
Amber Alert complaints flood in after 2 boys, grandfather went missing in Newmarket
“The OPP recognizes the inconvenience the alert may have caused, but will not apologize for using all of the tools available to help locate a child.” Continue reading