Acting on complaints stemming from a drive-in service this past Sunday at the Church of God in Aylmer, police have laid a pair of charges under the Re-Opening Ontario Act.
Aylmer Police responded to the church parking lot where people were outside their vehicles for the service. Under the act, drive-in services are permitted with conditions including physical distancing must be maintained and those attending must remain inside their vehicle, explained Aylmer Police Insp. Nick Novacich.
A summons was issued to a 37-year-old man believed to be Herbert Hildebrandt, son of church Pastor Henry Hildebrandt.
In addition, according to Novacich, a summons has been issued to the church. A court date has been set for later in January.
Fifteen to 20 vehicles parked along the roadway beside the church protesting in support of mask-wearing were asked to move as a safety precaution.
