(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual following a residential break and enter.
On June 1, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress on Escarpment Side Road, in the Town of Caledon. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. Thanks to the swift actions of local residents who shared images of the suspect on a community Facebook group and encouraged neighbours to remain vigilant, the accused was quickly identified and located.
As a result of this collaborative effort, James FOBERT, 43, of Mississauga, was arrested and charged in connection with this incident, as well as other related occurrences in the area on this same day.
• Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
• Trespassing at night
• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
• Theft under $5000
• Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Possession break-in instruments
• Failure to comply with release order – two counts
• Fail to comply with probation order – three counts
The OPP would like to commend the residents of Escarpment Side Road and surrounding areas for their proactive engagement and support. This incident highlights the power of community-police partnerships in enhancing public safety.