Tag: Possession Of Property Obtained By Crime

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Breeze JANTZI Was Arrested

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person at a RIDE check on October 6, 2024.

On October 6, 2024 at 11:30 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers along with members of the Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Taylor Road near Depot Drive in Bracebridge, ON when they began an investigation into the driving of a person coming through the checkpoint.

As a result of their investigation, police have charged 22-year-old Breeze JANTZI of Mactier, ON with Possession of a Schedule I Substance (cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking CDSA 5(2) and Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on November 12, 2024 to answer to her charges.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Thomas Alexander PATRICK Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Pembroke resident has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) after a traffic stop in Pembroke during the noon hour on September 29, 2024.  Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street East in Pembroke after a stolen vehicle alert was received from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) integrated with the police cruiser’s In-Car Camera (ICC). The vehicle had been reported stolen in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on September 19, 2024.     

As a result of this investigation 60-year-old Thomas Alexander PATRICK is charged with the following CC offence:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 5, 2024. 

The ALPR system can read thousands of licence plates per minute allowing officers to process more information on licence plates. It also has the capability of capturing vehicles of interest such as Amber Alerts, drivers with a suspended licence and stolen vehicles. 

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Two Arrested

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Traffic complaint leads to recovery of stolen vehicle. Two individuals facing charges.

On September 22, 2024, at 7:46 a.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Fairgrounds Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, for the report of a traffic complaint.

Officers located the vehicle at which time two occupants fled on foot.

After a short foot pursuit, the pair were taken into custody without further incident.

It was determined the vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of St. Thomas.

As a result, Roland STURGEON, a 26-year-old and Curtis SNAKE, a 27-year-old, both of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $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 October 31, 2024.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

Dafeit KNELSEN Was Arrested

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Brant CSCU assisted by Elgin OPP executed a search warrant at a residence in the Municipality of Bayham.

On September 10, 2024, the Elgin OPP initiated a break and enter investigation from an address on Plank Line, Municipality of Bayham. The victim reported that several items had been taken from the property with a total value of more than $30 000.

On September 13, 2024, the victim discovered some of their stolen items at a property on Lakeshore Line, Municipality of Bayham, and contacted the OPP. Following the discovery, a search warrant was sought and executed at the property.

As a result of the executed search warrant, police seized a quantity of suspected stolen property including tools, motor vehicle parts and a marine trailer.

The OPP has charged Dafeit KNELSEN, a 41-year-old from Bayham with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held for a bail hearing, remanded into custody until September 18, 2024, but has since been released, and is scheduled to appear in the St. Thomas Ontario Court of Justice on October 8, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prescott

Matthew BEATON Was Arrested

(PRESCOTT, ON) – A large amount of stolen property was recovered by police following a search warrant yesterday in the Town of Prescott.

The Grenville County and Leeds County Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had received numerous reports for stolen recreation vehicles and construction equipment throughout the areas since the spring of 2024. 

Members from the East Region OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began investigating the incidents since that time, and completed a search warrant for a property on Wood Street East, in the Town of Prescott. 

In the evening of September 10, CSCU executed the search warrant, with the assistance of the East Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and Canine Unit. One person was located inside and arrested without incident. 

CSCU recovered two ATVs, construction tools, a trailer, two kayaks, a boat, a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. Police also located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and rifle ammunition. 

The accused, Matthew BEATON, 39 years of age, was charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences: 

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (four counts)

·      Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·      Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance 

The accused was later released from custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 11, 2024.

Anyone with information about this incident or any other incident involving stolen property is being asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can leave your tip online at Crime Stoppers or call 1-800-222-8477.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Trailer Recovered – Two Arrested

(HURON SHORES, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people for having a stolen trailer on Highway 17.

On September 5, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the complainant reported following a white pickup truck towing trailer on Highway 17, Huron Shores. They were travelling eastbound, and the trailer was recognized by the complainant as it was stolen over a year ago from Sault Ste Marie.

Police conducted a traffic stop and it was in fact the complainant’s trailer. Both occupants of the pickup truck were subsequently arrested.  

Thomas BOSTON, 62-years-old, of Sault Ste Marie, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Draw trailer, no permit
  • Draw trailer, no plate

Randy BENNETT, 67-years-old, of Sault Ste Marie, was charged with – Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

Both accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on November 7, 2024. 

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

Cindy D. TUCKER Was Arrested

(ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after an automated licence plate recognition system (ALPR) alert.

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m. a member of Wellington County OPP was patrolling Wellington Road 124 in the Township of Erin and received an ALPR alert for a stolen vehicle. As a result of the investigation, Cindy D. TUCKER, 43-years-old of Guelph, was charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Driving while Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Class G1 Licence holder – unaccompanied by a qualified driver contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Cameren JAHTRA Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Two people charged following a traffic stop.

On August 24, 2024 at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) and stopped the subject vehicle on Highway 17, Papineau-Cameron Township. 

Through investigation police learned the vehicle was stolen. Additionally, open liquor, suspected cannabis and oxycodone were located inside.

As a result, two occupants were arrested, and the vehicle was towed. 

The driver, Cameren JAHTRA, 33 years-of-age of Montreal was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of a schedule II substance – Oxycodone
  • Drive motor vehicle no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The passenger, Kyle ROTAR, 29 years-of-age of Newmarket was charged with possession of schedule II substance – Oxycodone.

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on September 24, 2024. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Schreiber

Lee BOUTILIER Was Arrested

(SCHREIBER, ON) – Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a stolen tractor trailer unit.

On August 26, 2024 approximately 11:00am officers from the Schreiber OPP were contacted by a trucking company as one of their tractor trailers were stolen from Saskatchewan over the weekend. The companies GPS showed the vehicle on Lakeshore Road, near Schreiber. Officers located the parked tractor trailer with the driver inside, the lone male was arrested without incident.

The driver, Lee BOUTILIER, 41 years of Red Deer, Alberta has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with;

–       Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000, Sec 355(a)CC

He is being held in custody, awaiting a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Colin PORTER – Theft

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – One person has been arrested following a theft from a local business.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 1:40 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft from a business on Argyle Street, Caledonia.

The investigation determined that an individual entered the store, removed an item and exited the premise. They returned and entered the store a second time and removed another item.

The individual was located a short distance away and taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, 31-year-old Colin PORTER of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Assault Peace Officer

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Theft Under $5000 – (two counts)

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on August 22, 2024.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Adenawer CORREA-LIMA Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD), and Peel Regional Police recovered three stolen vehicles.

On August 19, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., Peel Regional Police requested assistance in conducting a traffic stop of a tractor-trailer travelling eastbound on Highway 401 towards the Municipality of Port Hope.

Members of the OPP HSD and Northumberland OPP responded to the report. At approximately 3:20 p.m., police were able to stop the vehicle and conducted an arrest of the driver on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton.

As a result, Adenawer CORREA-LIMA, a 64-year-old from Mississauga, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime – three counts

–      Trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000

–      Driving while under suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a future date.

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Huron Shores OPP Police Press Releases

Kulwinder SINGH Was Arrested – Meth A Factor

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON)- Small car with extensive damage was stolen from Edmonton.

On August 16, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to suspicious vehicle/driver that pulled into a driveway of a local business on Highway 17 in the Town of Iron Bridge.  

The car had left in an eastbound direction on Highway 17 and was later travelling 40 kph in a 70 kph zone on Causley Street in Town of Blind River with police initiating a traffic stop.

A query revealed the car was stolen and the driver was subsequently arrested. The North East Canine Unit assist with the search of the vehicle and located over three grams of suspected crystal meth (estimated street value of $300).

As a result, Kulwinder SINGH, 29 years-of-age from Winnipeg was charged with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance-methamphetamine

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 3, 2024.

Edmonton Police Service were notified that the vehicle was recovered in Blind River.

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Oneida Nation of the Thames Frist Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Wilfred LOWE Was Arrested

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Suspicious vehicle leads to charges and recovery of two stolen vehicles.

On August 13, 2024, at 6:59 a.m., a member of the Oneida Nation Police Service, while on general patrol, was alerted to suspicious vehicle parked on Iroquois Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

An individual was observed sleeping in the vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of the City of London. A second vehicle, on the same property, had previously been reported as stolen out of Strathroy and was also recovered.

As a result, Wilfred LOWE, a 32-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (two counts)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 16, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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LANARK HIGHLANDS

Heather PARSONS Was Arrested

(LANARK HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a second person in connection with the recovery of well over $150,000 worth of stolen property.

Lanark OPP, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit and OPP Emergency Response Team executed a warrant at a residence on McDonalds Corners Road in Lanark Highlands on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

That evening, an individual attended the Lanark OPP Detachment to turn themself in.

Heather PARSONS, age 36 of Lanark Highlands, has now been charged with seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime. This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on September 9, 2024.

An individual from Cantley, Quebec was arrested at the location in Lanark Highlands and was charged with seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime, as well as failure to comply with an undertaking. This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on August 16, 2024.

The recovered items include three stolen vehicles, two trailers and two Kubota lawn mowers.

The investigation by Lanark County OPP, Lanark County Crime Unit and Community Street Crime Unit is continuing.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Terrence NICHOLSON Was Arrested

(LAURENTIAN HILLS, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in connection with stolen vehicle occurrences in Laurentian Hills. 

On August 4, 2024, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Forestry Road involving a pickup truck that left the roadway, crashed, and was on fire. The driver did not remain at the scene. It was discovered the vehicle had been stolen the previous night from a residence in Laurentian Hills.   

Also on August 4, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police were called to an address in Laurentian Hills for a theft of a pickup truck in progress which was interrupted by the vehicle owner. The accused fled the area on an ATV which was later determined to have been stolen from a residence in Laurentian Hills. The ATV was later recovered.        

On August 6, 2024, police arrested and charged 44-year-old Terrence NICHOLSON of Laurentian Hills with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 12, 2024.