Yarker – Goderich Free Press

Repeat Offenders Arrested Again – Stolen Property Recovered #3Strikes

(BANCROFT, ON) – Three people face multiple charges in connection to stolen property.

On Friday, September 5, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., two people were arrested near Gilmour, Ontario in relation to warrants from several different jurisdictions. Members of Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE), Emergency Response Team, East Region Community Street Crime Unit, and Bancroft Detachment assisted with the arrests. Upon further investigation a stolen ATV and SUV were located, and a third person was arrested.

Robin BLUNDELL, age 40, of Yarker has been charged with the following offences:

· Fail to comply with a probation order

· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

· Possession of a schedule I substance – Fentanyl

Lisa SWEET, age 52, of Addington Highlands has been charged with the following offences:

· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

· Possession of a schedule I substance – Fentanyl

Mathew FRENCH, age 34, of Kingston has been charged with the following offences:

· Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts

· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts

· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

· Possession of a schedule I substance – Fentanyl

· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – two counts

SWEET and FRENCH remain in custody. BLUNDELL was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft at a later date.

(YARKER., ON) – The recovery of a stolen motorcycle in Yarker has resulted in two arrests and a long list of charges in connection with multiple incidents.

On Friday, June 20, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) were in Yarker on an unrelated mater when they spotted a wanted individual. That person was arrested without incident.

During the arrest, a second person, also known to be wanted, arrived at the location on a motorcycle but attempted to flee. That person was arrested following a brief struggle with officers. It was determined that the motorcycle had earlier been reported stolen.

Jordan ROMBOUGH, age 34 of Stone Mills Township, is charged with:

Flight from a peace officer
Dangerous operation of a vehicle – four counts
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – three counts
Driving while under suspension
Possession of property obtained by crime-over $5000
Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000
Failing to comply with a probation order – four counts

This accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on July 10, 2025.

Angela REYNOLDS, age 39 of Stone Mills Township was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant, charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

Robin BLUNDELL, age 40 of Stone Mills Township was arrested previously in connection with these incidents and is charged with:

Flight from a peace officer
Driving while under suspension
Using a plate not authorized for a vehicle
Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000
Failing to comply with a probation order

This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on July 8, 2025.