(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle and shortly locate the suspect, placing them into custody and recovering the stolen vehicle.
On December 15, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were on patrol within Palmerston when a report came in of a recent stolen vehicle.
As a result of the investigation and swift actions by uniform members of the OPP, Dustin RICHARDSON, a 34-year-old from North Perth, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The Wellington County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.