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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Break & Enter In Brussels – Suspect At Large

(HURON EAST, ON) – On August 31, 2024, at approximately 5:18 a.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a break and enter in progress in the area of the Brussels, Morris-Grey Community Centre at 800 Sports Drive in Brussels.

Officers learned that an individual broke into a home in the area and departed after a resident confronted the individual. The individual is described as:

  • White male
  • Approximately 40 years old
  • 6 feet tall
  • Heavy build
  • Light brown or orange coloured stubble on his face
  • Wearing a partial, dark face covering

Investigators believe the suspect may have been involved in additional suspicious person occurrences in the Brussels area. The OPP is asking residents in the village of Brussels to check their video surveillance footage in the overnight of Friday, August 30th, into the early morning of Saturday, August 31st for any individual matching this description or vehicles observed in the area.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

4 Charged With Break & Enter – Names Release

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged four people after a report of a break and enter.

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter at a vacant residence on Highway 539, West Nipissing.

Police located four people in the residence, who were arrested. A search of one person located drugs suspected to be Methamphetamine and opioid.

As a result of the investigation, Nicole WEMIGWANS, 58 years-of-age, Justyn LARENTE, 43 years-of-age, Robert BOUFFARD, 62 years-of-age and Annette McKEEN, 64 years-of-age, all from West Nipissing, were charged with unlawfully in a dwelling house.

McKEEN was additionally charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts.

All four accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

3 Arrested For Break & Enter

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Three people are facing charges after reports of a break and enter.

On August 5, 2024, members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a break and enter in progress at a Hydro One facility in the City of Quinte West. 

Three parties were observed prowling inside the locked compound. As police arrived on scene the suspects fled the area. The OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit responded to assist with locating the three people a short time later.

Gyula KOVACS, age 38, Kalocsai LASZLO, age 21 and Kaloscsai LASZLO, age 45 all from North York, were arrested and charged with: 

  • Mischief under $ 5000
  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

All three accused remain in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville. 

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob KRIEGER: Break & Enter, Theft


(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual in relation to a break and enter.

On August 7, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to an alarm call at a local business, in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob KRIEGER, an 18-year-old Dryden resident, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·         Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·         Theft under $5000

·         Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden at a later date.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the OPP 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Randy POE Arrested Again – Details Released

(COCHRANE, ON) – Police arrested one person after responding to multiple break and enter complaints.

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an alarm at a commercial building on Fourth Avenue in Cochrane. Police responded quickly, and found evidence of a break in, however no persons were located inside the building. Evidence was collected to identify the suspect.

On August 8, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a call of a person breaking into vehicles in a commercial parking lot on Boisvert Crescent in Cochrane. The caller was able to identify the suspect, however, the suspect was gone upon police arrival.

Approximately 30 minutes later at 12:30 a.m., while searching for the suspect, police observed the suspect attempting to enter a residence on Fourth Street in Cochrane. The suspect was placed under arrest at this time.

Approximately 15 minutes after the arrest, police received another call reporting a person had broken into a home on Thirteenth Avenue. Police determined the suspect to be the person that was already in custody.

As a result of these investigations, Randy POE 24 years-of-age of Cochrane was charged with the following:

  • Theft Under $5000 (two counts)
  • Break and enter a place – commit indictable offence (three counts)
  • Fail to comply with probation order (seven counts)
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Trespassing at night

The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on August 8, 2024.

Remember to lock your vehicles and homes. Don’t make it easy for would-be criminals to victimize vehicle/home owners. Lock it or lose it.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan Patrick COMEAU: Break & Enter

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – On person has been arrested and charged after a break and enter investigation in Arkona.

On July 31, 2024, members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a property on Townsend Line, Arkona, Lambton County, for the report of a break and enter.

Officers with the assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Service (FIS) processed evidence located at the scene.

Members from Lambton County and Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Units were engaged to assist with the investigation and executed a search warrant at a residence in the 8000 block of Townsend Line. Investigators located stolen property from the initial Break end Enter as well as property that was reported stolen from two previous Break and Enters on Townsend Line on 26 April 2024.

As a result, Dylan Patrick COMEAU, a 28-year-old, from Arkona has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Break and Enter commit theft (Three Counts)

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia to speak to the charges on September 9, 2024.

If you have any information, including suspicious vehicles or people, that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Break & Enter – Kenneth SHOEMAKER & Chrystal GAGNIER

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Two individuals from Chatham arrested and charged after shop on rural property was broken into.

On August 2, 2024, at 8:37 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a farm property on Trillium Drive in Southwest Middlesex for the report of a break and enter in progress.

Reports indicated two unknown individuals broke into a shop on the property. The motorcycle they were operating broke down, at which time they fled on foot and entered a cornfield.

Members of the OPP Canine and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to the area to assist with the investigation.

Two individuals were located and taken into custody.

As a result, Kenneth SHOEMAKER, a 44-year-old, and Chrystal GAGNIER, a 38-year-old, both of Chatham, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 10, 2024.

If you have any information, including suspicious vehicles or people, that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Dawson SMITH – Break & Enter

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – With assistance by the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual for break and enter in the Town of Huntsville.

On July 23, 2024, at 3:47 a.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a local business on King William Street for an alarm call. After confirming the building was secure, a second alarm call was received for the same location. This time, police observed an unsecured door and evidence of entry. No individuals were found inside, but surveillance footage helped identify the accused.

As a result of the investigation, Dawson SMITH, a 22-year-old from Huntsville, has been arrested and charged:

·      Enter a place with intent to commit indictable offence

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5000

This accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the Town of Bracebridge on September 3, 2024.

The investigation into the break and enters in Huntsville is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Justin KONARSKI Arrested For Break & Enter

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged when they were caught breaking into a business in the Municipality of North Perth.

Just before 1:00 a.m. on July 24, 2024, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at a business on Wallace Avenue North, Listowel. Police arrived on scene moments later and arrested one individual.

Justin KONARSKI, 30, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

–      Possession of Break In Instruments

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on September 9, 2024, to answer to the charges. 

Anyone with information about this, or any investigation, is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via cell phone. If you witness suspicious activity, contact police immediately.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Break & Enter – Adam Judges Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a residence was broken into and alcohol stolen from a property in Wiarton.

On July 14, 2024, at 4:34 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of a “dine and dash” on two separate occasions. Through video surveillance police observed the suspect and was able to identify the individual.

On July 14, 2024, at 10:36 p.m. the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint that their garage has been broken into and alcoholic beverages have been stolen at a residence on Gould Street in South Bruce Peninsula. The accused was known to the complainant.

On July 16, 2024, at 10:36 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a call that a garage has been broken into and alcoholic beverages have been stolen at a residence on Dawson Street in South Bruce Peninsula. The accused was known to the complainant.

On July 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a call that a different garage has been broken into and alcoholic beverages have been stolen at a residence on Dawson Street in South Bruce Peninsula. The accused was known to the complainant and advised that the accused was located in the neighbours garage the same day.

Adam Judges, 39-years-old from South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence X3
  • Theft under $5000 X3
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Food and lodging fraud X2

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Chad Parkinson – Break & Enter

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A weekend break and enter to the McIrvine Road laundromat was easily solved thanks to some well-placed security cameras. 

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:30 am, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Fort Frances Detachment was called to a break and enter at the laundromat on McIrvine Road in Fort Frances.

Investigation determined that the thief gained access to a secure area of the business and made off with a quantity of property and cash. The suspect was quickly identified and arrested by officers a short time later.

Chad Parkinson, 38-years-old of Fort Frances is charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Break and enter with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Break, enter, and commit indictable offence
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on September 16, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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The Blue Mountains

2 From Meaford Arrested For Break & Enter

(THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON) – Members of the Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of front-line members of the Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP arrested two parties in relation to a string of break and enter incident in Thornbury. 

The break-ins, seven in total, occurred during the month of May at a commercial property on King Street in Thornbury where the suspects gained access to storage lockers and made off with undisclosed items. 

The Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP CSCU began their investigation and with the assistance of the Grey County OPP CSCU were able to identify the culprits which led to their arrests. 

Charged are: 33-year-old Anthony VANSICKER of Meaford, charged with six counts of Break and Enter  

And 30-year-old William CONLIN also of Meaford, charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of Break-In Instruments, Obstruct Peace Officer, Theft Under $5000 and five counts of Break and Enter. 

Both were held in custody for a bail hearing and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a future date.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter – 2 Arrested

(BRANT, ON) – On Monday July 1, 2024, just after 10:00 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence on Cockshutt Road in the County of Brant for a reported break and enter.  

Officers attended the location and received information from the victim regarding a suspect on property attempting to steal the victim’s Recreational Vehicle. While at the scene, officers observed a male run out of the property into a forested area. Members of the Emergency Response Team along with the Canine Unit assisted in securing the area. Shortly after, OPP were able to locate and arrest two suspects, without issue.

As a result, Edward BECKHAM, a 28-year-old from Brantford has been charged with the following:

  • Break, Enter Place – Commit Indictable Offence
  • Mischief – Destroy or Damage Property
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Failure to Comply with Probation Order
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order

Cheyanne FUREY, a 28-year-old from Brantford has been charged with the following:

  • Break, Enter Place – Commit Indictable Offence
  • Mischief – Destroy or Damage Property
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle

Edward BECKHAM has been held into custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on July 2, 2024. Cheyanne FUREY was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on August 15th, 2024.

If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersbb.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Curtis ANDERSON: Break & Enter

(BROCKTON, ON) – On June 24, 2024, at 11:38 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter to a property along Chepstow Road in the Municipality of Brockton. Officers arrived and located an individual nearby who was taken into custody without incident.

Curtis ANDERSON, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Possession of Stolen Property

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charges.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Break & Enters In Meaford

(MEAFORD, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating three break and enters and one theft in the Municipality of Meaford.

On June 23, 2024, at 8:31 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were dispatched to a break and enter on Albert Street between Thompson Street and Victor Street in the Municipality of Meaford. It is believed that the break and enter occurred on this date between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Approximately $300 in camping supplies was taken.

On June 24, 2024, the Grey Bruce OPP received three separate calls for break and enters in Meaford. 

At 9:09 a.m. a resident on Parker Street West, West of Thompson Street in the Municipality of Meaford called police to report that an individual stole a bicycle from their shed. The bicycle was valued at $200. The caller has video surveillance but did not capture the suspect well. It appeared that the suspect attended the residence on June 23, 2024, at midnight (going into June 24, 2024).

At 10:12 a.m., a resident on Birchwood Court in the Municipality of Meaford called police to report a few bicycles stolen from their property.

At 12:15 a.m., a resident on Parker Street West, West of Thompson Street in the Municipality of Meaford called police to report a break and enter.

The last two occurrences are still in the early stages of investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

Police are asking residents in the areas of:

·      Albert Street between Thompson Street and Victor Street in the Municipality of Meaford to check their video surveillance on June 23, 2024, between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

·      Parker Street West, West of Thompson Street in the Municipality of Meaford to check their video surveillance on June 23, 2024, at midnight (going into June 24, 2024).

·      Birchwood Court before June 24, 2024, at 10:12 a.m.

It is important for homeowners to report all break and enters to police.

The Grey Bruce 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) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.