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CBC
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Man who drove vehicle into water at Windsor marina ticketed for careless driving, police say
A man who drove his vehicle into the water at Lakeview Marina on Monday night has been issued a ticket for careless driving, Windsor police say. But he won't face any legal action related to environmental damage because there doesn't appear to be any, Windsor's harbourmaster said. "The only pollution I would say was maybe three empty water bottles that floated out of the car as it went under," Peter Berry said. The driver appeared to be backing into a parking lot on the west side of the marina, when he appeared to hit the accelerator instead of the brake and launched his car about six metres (20 feet) off the edge of the lot and into the water, pushing a planter out of the way in the process, Berry said. "He did have the wherewithal to climb out of the passenger side window, which was partially open," he said. "Otherwise he would have … gone under with the car. … The water pressure would have kept the doors closed. And, of course, the electric windows are no longer working. So good for him, he had that window open." The driver appeared to be shaken and cold, Berry said, and was unhappy about the loss of his vehicle. But he was happy to have survived. The car hit the water near the blue pilings and missed hitting any boats by about two feet, Berry added. There was also no damage to the dock, and there was no sheen on the water indicating a fluid leak of any kind. Photos and videos circulating on social media show a large crane lifting the dark-coloured SUV from the water, its front windshield smashed and large clumps of seaweed hanging from its undercarriage.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Suspicious activity on the waterways? Here's what to do:
If you've noticed suspicious activity on the local waterways, the Windsor Port Authority and Crime Stoppers want to hear from you. They are partnering to get more tips on the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie to help keep the waterways secure. 'We want to make port security public security in the forefront and we're asking people to step forward and say, 'I see something, it just doesn't seem right,'' said harbour master Peter Berry. He said it will help get more of the evidence back to the police. Crime Stoppers and Port Authority Crime Stoppers and Windsor Port Authority on the Detroit River in Windsor, Ont. (Melanie Kentner/CTV News Windsor) There are specific activities regarding boats to be on the lookout for. 'The most common is looking for a boat to shore and doesn't look like it's a normal boater. Or they're coming into a place that very unusual, like the centre of the park in downtown Windsor or other areas, abandoned properties, vacant properties.' Other suspicious actions include were boat lands and several people get off, and you start to see a lot of hockey bags being thrown off a boat. 'Really good chance that's smuggling occurring in front of you,' he said. The port authority and Crime Stoppers are releasing photos of suspicious boats seen in the area. Suspicious boat A suspicious boat on the Detroit River (Source: Windsor Port Authority) 'They've been brought over and used for smuggling and then abandoned. One of the boats was used to move people. The other boat was used, we believe, to bring guns over into the Windsor area. And both those boats were found in the downtown and west Windsor,' said Berry. Berry said it's not unusual to see boats here, but it's very unusual to see a boat with nobody near it, especially if it's dropped on the shoreline. He said smuggling is also an issue on the river - human smuggling, drug smuggling and gun smuggling. 'Of course the human smuggling side, you'll see a jet ski you go by. It's got a three person seat and the people in the back are fully clothed in jeans and jackets. Very unusual to be on a sea-doo with people dressed like that.' Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or
CBC
29-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- CBC
Silver bass fishing draws anglers — and their litter — to Windsor
The silver bass run in the Detroit River in late May makes Windsor an attraction for fishing enthusiasts from all over. Harbour master Peter Berry and west Windsor resident Dave Rabideau says that also means a yearly glut of garbage.
