(UNITED COUNTIES OF SD&G, ON) – Four people are facing charges in connection with the theft of multiple camping trailers, vehicles and other items.
Members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) and East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation in early August. It was reported that tools and other items were going missing from a construction site in Winchester.
Missing items included a large generator, power tools and plumbing fixtures.
As a result of the investigation, officers with the SD&G OPP, East Region Community Street Crime Unit, Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a property on County Road 3 in Inkerman, west of Chesterville. It was learned that most of the stolen property had been removed from that location.
At the same time, police received information that stolen trailers and other property had been spotted at a location on Otto Road in South Stormont Township.
Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and SD&G officers converged on the scene and confirmed the presence of stolen trailers. Two people were arrested at the scene. Other individuals had fled when officers arrived but were arrested a short time later.
As a result of the investigation, Nicole DENNENY, age 21 of South Dundas Township, has been charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – three counts
- Trafficking in stolen goods
- Flight from a police officer
- Obstruct police
- Mischief over $5000
- Failing to comply with an undertaking – two counts
This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on August 26, 2025.
Brendan CHARBONNEAU, age 24 of Ottawa, has been charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – three counts
- Theft over $5000 – two counts
- Theft of a vehicle
- Theft under $5000
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on August 26, 2025.
Tyler GOUR, age 21 of Winchester has been charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on September 18, 2025.
Coby VAN BRIDGER, age 20 of Inkerman has been charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on September 18, 2025.