Charges laid for impersonating peace office
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A Port Hope man is facing charges for allegedly impersonating a peace officer.
Authorities began an investigation earlier this month, upon learning that the suspect apparently entered the home of a person in medical distress, without permission and began to provide medical assistance without consent.
The individual left once paramedics arrived. Police believe the man learned of the incident through monitoring first responder communications. Jordan Stevenson-Smith is charged and will appear in court at a later date.
Stevenson-Smith operates the I.H.A.R.C. outreach.
In a Facebook post, Stevenson says he is suspending operations until further notice. “This follows a series incident involving Cobourg Police, during which essential IHARC equipment was seized including phones, laptops, tablets and body cameras. The situation began during a medical emergency in Cobourg. I became aware of a nearby emergency involving a person reportedly without vital signs and attended to help until emergency services arrived,” his statement said. He adds the loss of equipment will directly impact the operations of his outreach.
