Police are staying tight lipped but the Internet is abuzz regarding the disappearance of Jessica Lloyd.
A facebook page called “Find Jessica Elizabeth Lloyd” is accumulating about a thousand new members every hour… and is set to hit the twelve-thousand mark any minute (12 noon Sunday).
The 27-year-old Belleville woman was last seen Thursday and was reported missing when she failed to show up for work Friday morning.
Belleville Police and teams of volunteers are actively searching for Jessica today.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Belleville Police service or Crimestoppers.
Rock for Relief II - a fundraiser to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti - was a big success.
Officials estimate last night’s (SAT) event raised $55, 000 for Haitian relief efforts by the Red Cross (when combined with the federal government’s matching pledge) through concert ticket sales, the silent auction at intermission and donations from the community at large.
Performers included CJBQ’s Freddie Vette and the Empire Theatre’s Andy Forgie.
A final tally of monies raised is expected later today.
Work continues on providing a large system wide electronic medical records system for this part of Ontario.
E Health Ontario has provided just over 2 million dollars in funding to the Southeast Local Health Integration network for work on projects to electronically link family doctors and family health teams with hospitals, and Community Care Access Centers.
It’s hoped within 5 years, hospital, or family doctor’s notes, x-rays, and other patient information will be instantly available to any healthcare provider from Brighton to Prescott, and north to Bancroft. Electronic records are expected to save on paper costs, and more importantly, speed up access to medical services, for patients.
Transportation for patients to and from medical appointments needs to be more co ordinated, and the system could use more volunteers.
That’s the opinion of those working on medical transportation in this part of Ontario.
The Southeast Local Health Integration Network will issue a plan in April to work toward better communication between health care sectors on transportation.
Some sectors are well served now, but others are not. There are 3 groups of patients who have a lot of trouble getting transportation…they are those with mental health problems, addiction issues, and those people who have trouble getting around.
The mystery continues as to the whereabouts of a missing Belleville woman. The search for 27-year old Jessica Lloyd intensified yesterday as word spread of the circumstances leading to the woman’s disappearance. Police say the last contact anyone had with Jessica was late Thursday night…she was reported missing Friday morning when she failed to show up for work at the Tri-Board Transportation Office. Friends of the young woman say her phone, purse and ID were left at her home in Thurlow. Police conducted a grid search behind Lloyd’s home on Highway-37 north of Harmony Road throughout the afternoon…and, the search is to continue today. Police aren’t commenting on the involvement or whereabouts of a man described as an ex-boyfriend who had become possessive. Thousands of posters with pictures of Jessica have been distributed by hundreds of concerned friends and family members. Lloyd is described as 5′5″ and 125 pounds, with green eyes and dark brown shoulder length hair. She has a tattoo of an intricate “L” that spans the width of her lower back. Police said she may be wearing brown suede boots with white stitching, possibly a sweater and vest. If you have any information contact City Police or Crimestoppers.
The support in the search for Jessica Lloyd has continued to grow throughout the morning.
A Facebook group called “Find Jessica Elizabeth Lloyd” has grown to over 1700 members this morning alone.
According to the group… searchers have put up posters across Southern Ontario from Gananoque and through the GTA.
Lloyd was last heard from via text message on Thursday… then did not show up for work yesterday and was reported missing.
She’s described as 5 foot 5, 125 pounds… with green eyes and shoulder length brown hair.
It was first released she may be wearing a green and white ski jacket… but posts on the social networking site have said that jacket was found in her home… along with her purse, keys, and other items.
If you have any information on Jessica Lloyd’s whereabouts… please contact police.
The search for Jessica Lloyd is heating up.
over 1300 people have joined a facebook group dedicated to finding the 27 year old who was reported missing yesterday.
Lloyd was last heard from via text message on Thursday… and didn’t show up for work yesterday.
Volunteer searchers have stretched as far as Bancroft and Kingston.
Those interested in helping with a search can meet at the Bell Boulevard Tim Horton’s… where search organizers will be handing out flyers.
Two incidents for Belleville Police last night.
The first… around 6:30 pm when officers located a man who was clearly intoxicated.
The unidentified man was under bail conditions not to consume alcohol… and after a struggle with police… was arrested and held for a bail hearing today.
About half an hour later… officers responded to a domestic disturbance where they say a man tried to force his way into an apartment after being asked to leave.
Neighbours intervened during a physical struggle… and the man was arrested after leaving the building… and released with a March court date.
Local musicians will do their part for Haiti when they Rock For Relief at the Empire Theatre tonight.
The concert… in support of the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Relief effort… starts at 8pm.
Acts include All You Need Is Love, The Remedy,C-J-B-Q’s own Freddy Vette, and many more.
Tickets are 35 dollars and are available through the Empire Theatre.
In other Junior Hockey action last night…
The Georgetown Raiders came into Trenton and doubled up the Golden Hawks 4-2.
Curits Reneaud and Joe Davies had the Trenton Goals… but a string of 3rd period penalties… including a number of misconducts would make the difference in the game.
The Hawks are in Milton tomorrow.
Elsewhere… the Deseronto Storm beat up on the King Wild 8 to 3.
Brad Clarke led the Storm attack with 2 goals and 3 assists.
The Storm finish up the home-and-home with the Wild in Nobleton tonight.
The Wellington Dukes were able to snap their five game losing streak last night with a 5-1 win over the Stouffville Spirit.
Dukes Captian Jeremy Franklin scored his 99th and 100th career goals in the victory.
Sean Rudy, Bulls Prospect Scott Simmonds, and Picton Native Mitch Rosborough roudned out the scoring for Wellington… who visit the Newmarket Hurricanes tomorrow.
Rich Virtanen made 31 saves in goal in just his 3rd start of the season for the Dukes.
Belleville native Nick Cousins returns home for the first time tonight as the Soo Grey Hounds visit the Belleville Bulls.
The Bulls are looking to build on a 3-1 win in Peterborough Thursday night… as they hunt down the 8th and final playoff spot in the O-H-L East.
Game time is 7:05 at the Yardmen Arena… with a 6:50 broadcast time on C-J-B-Q.
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is doing it’s part to help those affected by the Haiti Earthquake.
School Liaison Judy Malfara says…as of yesterday… the Board’s schools and departments have raised over 56 thousand dollars to help the people of Haiti.
Some schools have completed their fund raising efforts… while many elementary and secondary students and staff will be continuing to participate in fund raising events.
The schools have decided to allocate the funds raised to various organizations including the Canadian Red Cross, Unicef, Free the Children, and Doctors Without Borders.
Belleville’s Market Square is full of boxes, tarps, and blankets this morning as local residents finish the Third Annual “Sleep Out… So Others Can Sleep In”… run by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
The event… used to raise awareness for homelessness in the city… started at 7:00 last night… and wraps(ed) up at 7:00 this morning.
Quinte Broadcasting’s Scotty Lalonde was on hand to help keep everyone entertained.
The memorial arena was kept open throughout the night for participants to warm up if needed.
Another debit card scam has hit the Quinte Region…..this time in the Trenton area.Several callers to our newsroom say they were victims of a compromised PIN number…but, fortunately for many…their banking institutions…quickly caught the transaction and stopped them. Hundreds of people weren’t so lucky. OPP Sergeant Kristine Rae says the scam involves debit cards from a number of banking institutions…and, in some cases the bank accounts were drained. A similar case occured at a Bell Boulevard business in Belleville last year.
The “Flight of Hope” from Belleville heads to Haiti on Monday. Rick Langstaff of Belleville’s Desert Stream Church says he’ll be flying his Piper Aztec out of Tyendinaga to provide help to residents in the earthquake ravaged country. Dave Ward and Pastor Kevin Dowling will be accompanying Langstaff. They’re still not sure how long they’ll be staying in Haiti.
Marijuana and Crack cocaine have been seized in a drug bust near the Belleville train station. City Police officers, the Street Crime Unit and Emergency Response Team searched an apartment on Starling Street last evening. Besides the drugs, with a street value of 58-hundred dollars, they also found cash and drug paraphernalia. A 61-year-old Belleville man, a 49-year-old City woman and a 20-year-old Richmond Hill woman were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine and marijuana and possesson of property obtained by crime. They will be in court for bail hearings today.
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