(COCHRANE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the public’s assistance have identified and arrested one person in a debit card fraud investigation in Cochrane.
On November 3, 2024, the James Bay OPP responded to a report of a stolen debit card, that was subsequently used to make $1000 worth of purchases at eight different businesses in the Town of Cochrane. The 19 transactions took place on November 1 and 2, 2024.
On December 13, 2024, the James Bay OPP responded to a call for service on Highway 11 West in Cochrane. Police located one person in relation to the call, who initially provided a false name to police.
As a result of the investigation, 43-year-old Ronald SUTHERLAND was arrested and charged with:
· Obstruct peace officer
· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
· Use of credit card obtained by the commission of an offence – 19 counts
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on January 28, 2025.