Media Release - October 25, 2024

 

Media Release October 25, 2024

 

Fail to Comply with Release Order

A Port Hope teacher, previously charged with sexual offences against youth, was arrested on October 25, 2024, for failing to comply with her release order.

Kelly-Anne Jennings was originally charged with the following on August 21, 2024:

1 x CC 271 Sexual Assault
1 x CC 151 Sexual Interference

Addition charges laid on September 4, 2024:

3 x CC 171.1(1)(b) Distributes Sexually Explicit Material to a Person Under 16 years of age
7 x CC 172.1(1)(b) Luring a Person Under 16 years of age by means of Telecommunication
2 x CC 163.1(4.1) Access any Child Pornography
2 x CC 152 Invitation to Sexual Touching under 16 years of age
2 x CC 163.1(2) Makes, Prints, Publishes or Possesses for the Purpose of Publication any Child Pornography

On September 5, 2024, Kelly-Anne Jennings was released with strict conditions and a surety. One of the conditions, was to not attend a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of 16 years are present, or a daycare centre, school ground, or community centre.

Following an investigation, it was found that Kelly-Anny Jennings had failed to comply with her release order.  She is currently in custody, pending a bail hearing.

 

Domestic Assault

A 31-year-old Port Hope male was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault after an argument with his partner resulted in her being grabbed by the throat and pushed to the ground.

Officers were dispatched to a Port Hope residence on October 19th, 2024. Upon arrival, both parties involved were spoken to separately and it was determined that the male had assaulted the female. The male was placed under arrest and charged with Domestic Assault. He was later released on an undertaking.

 

Impaired Driving

A 45-year-old Cobourg male was arrested and charged for Impaired Driving and Possession of over 30g of Dried cannabis after a traffic stop was initiated for driving with improper rear lights.

On October 24th, while on general patrol, officers witnessed a vehicle driving without rear lights. The officer initiated a traffic stop and approached the driver’s side window. The officer immediately noticed two large bins in the back seat, full of dried cannabis. The driver showed obvious signs of impairment.

As a result of an investigation, the male was charged with Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration - 80 Plus and Possession of over 30g Dried Cannabis.

The male was released on an undertaking and was also issued two Summons for Drive without Proper Rear Light and Driving While Under Suspension

 

Anyone with information on a crime are asked to contact Port Hope Police at 905-885-8123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS