Facebook group for Jessica Lloyd increasingly busy

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.

For a behind-the-scenes look at this story, visit the reporter’s blog at http://jenniferlester.ca.

Quinte region options for grabbing the HRTC

Quinte region homeowners who want to take advantage of the home renovation tax credit have until ten tonight.

That’s when the Belleville Home Depot and Loew’s stores will close their doors. The federal government’s tax credit expires at midnight.

The Belleville stores usually earlier on a Sunday, but one store manager says they’re staying open to accomodate all those last-minute shoppers.

Home improvement supplies like lumber and flooring will be eligible for a credit of up to 13-hundred-50-dollars.

Rock for Relief II raises thousands for Haiti

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.

Suspects arrested following death of Trenton man

Ontario provincial police are asking for information from the public in the case of 38-year-old Mark Patterson.

The Trenton man died yesterday (SAT) as a result of injuries he sustained while at a house in Ameliasburg.

Prince Edward O-P-P attended the scene on Whites Lane around 7:30 yesterday morning.

Police say the victim was transported to the hospital in Kingston with life-threatening injuries… and that’s where he died.

Police have arrested two men and a 17-year-old youth in relation to the death.

A post-mortem is scheduled for tomorrow in Ottawa.

South-east LHIN continues to work toward electronic patient records

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.

South-east LHIN working to solve transporation obstacles

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.

Jessica Lloyd Search Intensifies

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.

Support In Lloyd Search Grows Stronger

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 Coninues

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.

Relatively Quiet Night For Belleville Police

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.