(GREY BRUCE, ON) – Three more individuals are facing charges following an investigation into the rash of property crime occurring in the Municipality of Meaford and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
On July 25, 2024, at 3:28 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence on Marshall Street in the Municipality of Meaford.
During the search officers discovered two firearms, a 22-calibre rifle, a pellet gun, kitchen appliances and three bicycles. Total estimated value of seized items is approximately $22,000.
43-year-old Christopher Bikker of Meaford was charged at that time.
Through further investigation three individuals were arrested and charged.
Charged with the following offences is 36-year-old Nicole Swann of Meaford is:
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
- Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Charged with the following offences is Matthew Springer, 37-year-old of Meaford was charged with the following offences:
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
- Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Charged with the following offences is Ronald Beam-Osborne, 70-year-old of Meaford has been charged with:
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
- Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
The accused parties were released and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024.