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April 18th, 2009, 07:57 PM
This happened in my city and within blocks of my home.And I was in shock that someone actually stopped a molestor based on actions and before he could act upon his sick desires.I just thought others would like to read what WE ALL CAN DO http://www.windsorstar.com/news/Court+orders+Windsor+never+possess+camera+alone+wi th+children/1307785/story.html Court orders Windsor man never to possess a camera or ever be alone with children. Dennis Irwin Schwartzentruber is a former Windsor high school teacher made to resign for viewing child pornography on the staff room computer. During his forced retirement, he sits in his car and at his bedroom window taking photos of children playing hopscotch in their bathing suits, playing at the park or just walking down the street.
Schwartzentruber, 59, was in Ontario court Thursday because of fears he will commit a sexual offence. He admits to police he has “an issue with children” and agreed with Justice Lloyd Dean when asked if there were “reasonable grounds” for the fears expressed.
Dean ordered Schwartzentruber to abide by a list of 18 conditions, including to never be alone with anyone under the age of 16 or possess any cameras. If he breaches those conditions, he would be committing a crime and could be arrested.
“The risk to the community, specifically the children, has been ongoing,” said assistant Crown attorney Elizabeth Brown, who detailed in court the litany of disturbing behaviour reported by parents, neighbours and finally, police officers who started tailing him last summer.
Schwartzentruber travels throughout the city, stopping at parks, libraries or any other place where children congregate. He watches them through binoculars, takes their pictures or videotapes them. “It’s many incidences in many locations throughout the city of Windsor,” Brown said.
A parent who spotted Schwartzentruber leering at children through binoculars at a city park reported him to police in 2003. The Greater Essex County District School Board checked Schwartzentruber’s Internet use at school and discovered his penchant for child pornography. He lost his job in 2003 and his teacher’s certificate the following year.
In an interview with The Star in 2004, he admitted having “a problem,” and said he was getting psychiatric help.
But he has continued to stalk kids, the latest complaints coming from parents in his neighbourhood in late September.
In the last complaint, Schwartzentruber was in the second-floor bedroom window of his Lincoln Road home. He was taking photos of children playing in the front yard across the street. They had just been swimming and were playing hopscotch in their bathing suits.
“We called police,” neighbour Sherry Tomlin told The Star after Schwartzentruber’s court appearance. Tomlin’s husband rushed to the children and had them get out of Schwartzentruber’s view.
Two neighbours took the day off work to attend Schwartzentruber’s court appearance Thursday. “We have to protect our children,” said Sherri Menard. Neighbours, many who send their children to Hugh Beaton school nearby, have circulated a photograph of Schwartzentruber.
“We’ve all been watching and we will keep watching,” said Ken Cooney.
If Schwartzentruber breaks any conditions, he will have to pay $1,000 and could be charged criminally for breach of recognizance which carries a maximum jail term of two years. http://www.windsorstar.com/Stranger+danger+prompts+forum/1504748/story.html Concerns over a Windsor man considered at risk of sexual offences against children prompted parents and social agencies to meet at Hugh Beaton public school Thursday night.
Entitled Stranger Danger, the seminar was meant to discuss in general terms "street proofing" young children.
"It's about awareness," said Const. Joan Allison of Windsor police.
Allison urged parents to take an active role in their children's safety, including keeping track of their associations and activities, and quizzing them on how to deal with strangers.
"It's something you need to bring up with children on a regular basis," Allison advised.
But several attendees at the meeting were hoping for more specific answers about the man in the area they'd heard had made photographs and video recordings of children playing outdoors.
"What can we do about that?" demanded Scott Manning, father of a nine-year-old son at Hugh Beaton.
Amanda Manning, Scott's wife, said: "Just knowing he's on Lincoln Road -- it's way too close to the school. It's so uncomfortable."
Sharon Racicot, one of the organizers of the seminar and a parent of two Hugh Beaton students, said the presence of "a person of interest" in the area was the main motivation for the event.
Allison stressed that stranger abductions are very rare and cautioned against instilling fear over a specific individual.
"For one you see, there's got to be others you don't," she said.
On Feb. 19, former high school teacher Dennis Irwin Schwartzentruber agreed in a courtroom to submit to a peace bond due to his "issue with children."
Although not charged with an offence, he must abide by 18 conditions that include never possessing any cameras and never being alone with anyone under the age of 16.
Hopefully more people will step up and more will act before these freaks can harm children.I know here peope are really watching now that they see theres a way to stop them if you spot them
Schwartzentruber, 59, was in Ontario court Thursday because of fears he will commit a sexual offence. He admits to police he has “an issue with children” and agreed with Justice Lloyd Dean when asked if there were “reasonable grounds” for the fears expressed.
Dean ordered Schwartzentruber to abide by a list of 18 conditions, including to never be alone with anyone under the age of 16 or possess any cameras. If he breaches those conditions, he would be committing a crime and could be arrested.
“The risk to the community, specifically the children, has been ongoing,” said assistant Crown attorney Elizabeth Brown, who detailed in court the litany of disturbing behaviour reported by parents, neighbours and finally, police officers who started tailing him last summer.
Schwartzentruber travels throughout the city, stopping at parks, libraries or any other place where children congregate. He watches them through binoculars, takes their pictures or videotapes them. “It’s many incidences in many locations throughout the city of Windsor,” Brown said.
A parent who spotted Schwartzentruber leering at children through binoculars at a city park reported him to police in 2003. The Greater Essex County District School Board checked Schwartzentruber’s Internet use at school and discovered his penchant for child pornography. He lost his job in 2003 and his teacher’s certificate the following year.
In an interview with The Star in 2004, he admitted having “a problem,” and said he was getting psychiatric help.
But he has continued to stalk kids, the latest complaints coming from parents in his neighbourhood in late September.
In the last complaint, Schwartzentruber was in the second-floor bedroom window of his Lincoln Road home. He was taking photos of children playing in the front yard across the street. They had just been swimming and were playing hopscotch in their bathing suits.
“We called police,” neighbour Sherry Tomlin told The Star after Schwartzentruber’s court appearance. Tomlin’s husband rushed to the children and had them get out of Schwartzentruber’s view.
Two neighbours took the day off work to attend Schwartzentruber’s court appearance Thursday. “We have to protect our children,” said Sherri Menard. Neighbours, many who send their children to Hugh Beaton school nearby, have circulated a photograph of Schwartzentruber.
“We’ve all been watching and we will keep watching,” said Ken Cooney.
If Schwartzentruber breaks any conditions, he will have to pay $1,000 and could be charged criminally for breach of recognizance which carries a maximum jail term of two years. http://www.windsorstar.com/Stranger+danger+prompts+forum/1504748/story.html Concerns over a Windsor man considered at risk of sexual offences against children prompted parents and social agencies to meet at Hugh Beaton public school Thursday night.
Entitled Stranger Danger, the seminar was meant to discuss in general terms "street proofing" young children.
"It's about awareness," said Const. Joan Allison of Windsor police.
Allison urged parents to take an active role in their children's safety, including keeping track of their associations and activities, and quizzing them on how to deal with strangers.
"It's something you need to bring up with children on a regular basis," Allison advised.
But several attendees at the meeting were hoping for more specific answers about the man in the area they'd heard had made photographs and video recordings of children playing outdoors.
"What can we do about that?" demanded Scott Manning, father of a nine-year-old son at Hugh Beaton.
Amanda Manning, Scott's wife, said: "Just knowing he's on Lincoln Road -- it's way too close to the school. It's so uncomfortable."
Sharon Racicot, one of the organizers of the seminar and a parent of two Hugh Beaton students, said the presence of "a person of interest" in the area was the main motivation for the event.
Allison stressed that stranger abductions are very rare and cautioned against instilling fear over a specific individual.
"For one you see, there's got to be others you don't," she said.
On Feb. 19, former high school teacher Dennis Irwin Schwartzentruber agreed in a courtroom to submit to a peace bond due to his "issue with children."
Although not charged with an offence, he must abide by 18 conditions that include never possessing any cameras and never being alone with anyone under the age of 16.
Hopefully more people will step up and more will act before these freaks can harm children.I know here peope are really watching now that they see theres a way to stop them if you spot them