Kemptville Pride crosswalk vandalized, police say

June 10, 2021 Bill Kingston News
In this provided photo, Grenville County O.P.P. have withdrawn a charge against a North Grenville woman after a witness reported seeing a pickup truck spin its tires on the LGBTQ symbol on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Police say they had evidence now to suggest otherwise. (Grenville County O.P.P. via Newswatch Group)

Update 9:28 p.m. Friday: Charge withdrawn in Kemptville Pride crosswalk vandalism

KEMPTVILLE – A North Grenville woman has been charged with mischief after the Pride crosswalk was defaced Tuesday night.

Grenville County O.P.P. say a witness saw the driver of a pickup truck “intentionally” spin its tires as it went over the crosswalk on Reuben Crescent at Prescott Street.

A 36-year-old woman was charged and will appear in a Brockville court next month.

North Grenville Mayor Nancy Peckford tweeted that she is “confident the vast majority of residents would not deliberately vandalize it (the crosswalk). We are an inclusive and caring community.”