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Lucknow OPP Police Press Releases

Tools Stolen In Lucknow

(LUCKNOW, ON) – On July 20, 2024, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from an address along Havelock Street in Lucknow, Huron- Kinloss.

Some time between July 18, 2024, and July 20, 2024 a large quantity of tools were taken. 

The list of stolen property includes:

  • Screwdriver set
  • Dewalt drill and sawzall
  • Mastercraft Tool kit
  • Milwaukee Drill Bit set, work light, saw set, zip saw, sawzall and batteries
  • Stihl chainsaw model 170
  • Stihl chainsaw model 391
  • 100amp welder

The value of the stolen tools is estimated to be $3500

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Shayne HAYNER Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)– Erratic driver on Highway 108 arrested.

On July 18, 2024, shortly after 6:15 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple traffic complaints of a possible impaired driver that was operating a pick-up truck and driving erratically and was unable to maintain its lane and speed on Highway 108 in the City of Elliot Lake.

Members of the public reported the suspect vehicle had stopped on the Highway, did a burn out and had almost ditched the pick-up truck several times.

Shortly after 6:45 p.m., police located the parked pick-up truck on Highway 108 near Depot Lake. Police spoke to the driver and determined alcohol had been consumed. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to Blind River detachment for further testing. While at detachment the driver refused to provide a breath sample.

Police received another call for service related to the driver who earlier had stolen a puppy and several bottles of alcoholic beverages from this complainant’s residence. Once the driver was processed the puppy was returned to the owner in good health.

As a result, Shayne HAYNER, 29 years-of-age from Bruce Mines was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure or Refusal to comply with demand
  • Theft under $5000 (two counts)
  • Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 14, 2024.

The pick-up truck was towed and impounded for seven days with the driver being issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Lawrence MACADAM Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into a shoplifting incident in Port Dover.

At approximately 2:51 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a theft on Market Street East in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

It was determined that around 4:05 p.m. the previous day, an individual entered a business, concealed a quantity of alcohol on their person, and left without paying.

Around 5:15 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024, officers located the suspect at an address on Kelly Drive in Port Dover, Norfolk County. The suspect was then taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 50-year-old Lawrence MACADAM of Norfolk County:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

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Huron OPP Perth Police Press Releases

$600,000 Worth of Stolen Property Recovered, Numerous Charges Laid

(PERTH, GREY, and HURON COUNTIES, ON) – One person is facing a number of charges following a property crime investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions.

On June 17, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Halton Regional Police, arrested one person following an ongoing investigation. 

On June 18, 2024, Huron-Perth CSCU executed a search warrant at a storage location in the Municipality of West Perth, where stolen property was recovered.

On June 19, 2024, Huron-Perth CSCU, with the assistance of the Perth County OPP Major Crimes Unit and the Grey-Bruce CSCU, another search warrant was executed at a rural property on Highway 10 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Property that had been stolen from multiple jurisdictions was recovered during the search warrants. Stolen from Perth County was: a New Holland Skid Steer, Somero concrete laser leveling screed, Pace enclosed trailer, Skidoo MXZ snowmobile, and various tools. Stolen from Bruce was a Can Am four-wheeler. Stolen from Huron was a Ford F150, Ford 450, Bobcat stand-on mini loader, and a Tow Tec enclosed trailer. Stolen from Oxford County was a Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer. Stolen from Middlesex was a GMC Duramax truck. Additionally, a dual axle dump trailer, an enclosed dual axle trailer, flatbed dual axle trailer, two generators, a shot gun and SKS rifle, along with ammunition and two modified magazines were recovered.

The total estimated value of the recovered stolen property is approximately $600,000.

In Perth County, Barren YUNDT, 32, of Grey Highlands, has been charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (three counts)

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (three counts)

–      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code (three counts)

–      Fraudulent Concealment

In Grey County, the accused was also charged with:

–      Possession of a Firearm (two counts)

–      Possession of a prohibited device (modified magazines) (two counts)

–      Careless Storage of a Firearm (two counts)

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (seven counts)

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (nine counts)

–      Altering/Removing/Destroying Vehicle Identification Number (three counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have rented equipment from Dark Diamond Construction, or who may have information that can assist with this investigation are encouraged to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect

(MEAFORD, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating three break and enters and one theft in the Municipality of Meaford. The OPP have received video footage of a person of interest. The OPP is asking the public for assistance in identifying this individual. (photo attached)

On June 23, 2024, at 8:31 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were dispatched to a break and enter on Albert Street between Thompson Street and Victor Street in the Municipality of Meaford. It is believed that the break and enter occurred on this date between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Approximately $300 in camping supplies was taken.

On June 24, 2024, the Grey Bruce OPP received three separate calls for break and enters in Meaford. 

At 9:09 a.m. a resident on Parker Street West, West of Thompson Street in the Municipality of Meaford called police to report that an individual stole a bicycle from their shed. The bicycle was valued at $200. The caller has video surveillance but did not capture the suspect well. It appeared that the suspect attended the residence on June 23, 2024, at midnight (going into June 24, 2024).

At 10:12 a.m., a resident on Birchwood Court in the Municipality of Meaford called police to report a few bicycles stolen from their property. 

At 12:15 a.m., a resident on Parker Street West, West of Thompson Street in the Municipality of Meaford called police to report a break and enter. 

The last two occurrences are still in the early stages of investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

Police are asking residents in the areas of:

·      Albert Street between Thompson Street and Victor Street in the Municipality of Meaford to check their video surveillance on June 23, 2024, between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

·      Parker Street West, West of Thompson Street in the Municipality of Meaford to check their video surveillance on June 23, 2024, at midnight (going into June 24, 2024).

·      Birchwood Court before June 24, 2024, at 10:12 a.m.

It is important for homeowners to report all break and enters to police.

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Devon KINGSBURY – Break & Enter & Theft

(KILLALOE, ON) – Police have arrested and charged one person with criminal offences in relation to an entry that occurred in 2023.

On August 8, 2023, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the break and enter at a residence on 60 Highway in the Township of North Algona Wilberforce. Household copper wire and piping were stolen.

As a result of police investigation, 29-year-old Devon KINGSBURY of Eganville was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      break and enter; and,

·      theft under $5000.

The accused was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31, 2024, 9:30 a.m., Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

3 Arrested For Theft – Names Released

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On June 11, 2024, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft report from a business in Mount Forest. It was reported that at approximately 1:45 p.m., three people entered the store and stole over $2000 in product when they refused to pay for the items, walking past check out personal. They fled the scene in a white mini van.

At approximately 2:15 p.m., OPP received a second theft report from a retailer in Arthur. In nearly an identical situation, the three were reported to have  stolen nearly $800 worth of product.

Shortly thereafter, members of the Wellington County OPP were able to locate and stop the three suspects. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the three had also victimized retailers in Shelburne and Orangeville earlier that day.

As a result of the investigation, Lucian VASILE, 34-years-old of Hamilton, Ionut ENE, 34-years-old of Hamilton and Laurentiu PARAIPAN, 32-years-old of Hamilton, have all been charged with four counts of Theft Under $5000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, contrary to the criminal code. Further, VASILE and LAURENTIU face the additional charge of Failing to Comply with an Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. All three were held for bail.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Jennifer REES Was Arrested

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a prior theft from a retail store on Ontario Avenue in Elliot Lake.

On June 8, 2024, store staff reported that a female was caught on security video stealing numerous items and then departed the store without paying. Total value of the products was approximately $1000. The female was later identified and subsequently arrested.    

Jennifer REES, 43-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with: Theft under $5000 – shoplifting.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 15, 2024. 

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Hastings Highlands

Michael Kinder Was Arrested

(Hastings Highlands, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person following a break-and-enter investigation.

The break-and-enter occurred on June 9th, 2024 shortly after 3:00 a.m., at a business on Highway 127 in Lake Peter in the municipality of Hastings Highlands. Items taken were clothing, food, and tool items. The investigation resulted in the arrest of one person.

Michael Kinder, a 29-year-old of Highlands East, has been charged with the following criminal offences:

-Trespassing at Night;

-Break, Enter a place;

-Mischief Under $ 5,000; and

-Theft Under $5000.

The accused was held pending a bail court hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville and remains in custody.

Any person with information r should contact the Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Hayden FOWLER Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in relation to a vehicle theft investigation.

On March 23, 2024, shortly after 5:40 p.m., police received a report from a caller that their vehicle had been stolen from a location on Bridge Street West in Campbellford. Police began an investigation into the incident.

On May 9, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were on patrol on Grand Street in Campbellford when they observed a person sought as a result of the investigation.

Hayden FOWLER, 20-years-old, from Campbellford, has been arrested and charged with:

–      Theft of a Motor Vehicle

–      Driving While Under Suspension.

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Residents are reminded to always lock their vehicles and take keys with them. Anyone with information regarding this, or any criminal activity, is asked to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers on 1-800-222-8477.

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