Stolen Truck Recovered On Hwy 86 - David ERNEST Arrested

Source: Area OPP
Date: Mon Dec 2 03:31:49 MST 2019

(LISTOWEL, ON) - On November 30, 2019 at approximately 9:30 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County detachment was on general patrol of Line 86, east of Listowel and observed a pickup driving erratically in its lane. The officer conducted a traffic stop to check on the driver.

While speaking with the driver, the officer determined that the pickup had been stolen. The driver was arrested and charged.

David ERNEST, 27-years-old, of Woodstock was arrested and charged with;

Theft Over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Driving while under suspension


The driver was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice, London on December 1, 2019 to answer the charges.

Perth County OPP continue to investigate this incident, and ask that anyone with any information contact police at 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 http://hc-cs.ca/ , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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