(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Police have charged two individuals after a theft of trailer in Adelaide Metcalfe.
On May 29, 2024, at 1:38 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Egremont Drive in Adelaide Metcalfe Township, for the report of a theft in progress.
Officers attended the area and located the truck and trailer travelling Eastbound on Highway 402.
A traffic stop was initiated at which time two individuals were placed under arrest.
As a result, Kenneth ARSENAULT, a 59-year-old of Hamilton has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
- Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
- Possession Break In Instruments
- Driving while under suspension
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle (two counts)
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Fail to have insurance card
As a result, Jason CROWE, a 35-year-old of St. Thomas has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:
- Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
- Possession Break In Instruments
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
The enclosed utility trailer, valued between $15,000 and $20,000 was recovered.
The accused were held for bail.
The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.