Near North Crime Stoppers has set the date for this years Jail-a-thon fundraiser.

Police coodinator Jean Lemieux says the event will be held May the 4th at the Northgate Shopping Centre

He’s encouraging people to “send someone to jail”, saying it’s important they have the ability to raise funds to get out.

Lemieux says they have no fundraising target this year, but last time they held the event 2 years ago they raised $20,000.

For more information contact their office to book a time to send someone to jail.

The number is 705-497-5555 extension 507.

Funds raised supports Near North Crime Stoppers programs which are important in fighting crime.

Lemieux says traditionally police officials, politicians and business people go behind bars for the cause, but they’ll accept just about anybody.

 

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