(TILLSONBURG, ON.) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a break and enter to a residence located on Fourth Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg which occurred between June 8 and June 9, 2014.
As a result of investigation and warrants executed, three firearms were recovered and four males arrested. The Smith & Wesson M&P – 223 calibre rifle remains outstanding.
William WHITCROFT, 22 years of age of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:
Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition
Careless storage of Firearm, weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 – in Canada
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Kyle WEATHERSTON, 25 years old of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:
Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Nathan MARTIN, 27 years old of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:
Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm
Possession of Firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Break & Enter a place and steal a firearm
Daniel DUNN, 29 years of age of Tillsonburg was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:
Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm
All males have been remanded into custody pending bail hearings.
The investigation is continuing.
Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.