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Niagra Police Service Police Press Releases

Over $300,000 in Stolen Property Recovered

On November 27, 2024, detectives from the 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) Street Crime Unit began an investigation into a break and enter to Turkstra Lumber, located at 4555 Kent Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls where approximately $75,000 worth of plywood was taken. 

 As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify two suspects responsible for the break and enter and observed the suspects selling the lumber online.

 On December 16, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the area of Merritt Road and King Street in Lincoln. The warrant was executed with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit of the Niagara Regional Police Service, resulting in the arrest of the suspects. A search of the property lead to the discovery of approximately $250,000 worth of machinery stolen from Cooper Rentals in Thorold and a forklift stolen from Battlefield rentals in Stoney Creek, Ontario. The value estimated of the forklift is approximately $72,000. 

Monica Beauchamps (42 years old) of Lincoln, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Break, Enter Commit theft over $5000 (3 Counts)
  • Trafficking in stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession of stolen property over $5,000
  • Theft of motor vehicle

Manuel Periera (53 years old) of Lincoln, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Break, Enter Commit theft over $5000 (3 Counts)
  • Trafficking in stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession of stolen property over $5,000
  • Theft of motor vehicle

Manual and Monica were both held in custody pending a bail hearing that took place on December 17, 2024, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church Street in the City of St. Catharines.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

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Georgian Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Property Recovered

(GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP,ON) – An observation of suspicious persons and vehicles in Georgian Bay Township by community members has resulted after investigation has resulted in the recovery of stolen property and charges for three involved individuals.

A call reporting suspicious persons within the grounds of Six Mile Provincial Park to the OPP Communications Centre at approximately 8:04 p.m. September 29, 2024 resulted in officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment 

being dispatched. the officers located within the park, three persons along with a white Ford van with an attached U-Haul trailer of interest and entered into an investigation as to their business in the park after it had been cleared of campers.

This investigation lead to the recovery of a stolen van, trailer, numerous Ontario vehicle licence plates along with break and enter tools.

Charged in relation to this investigation are the following persons.

Michael MCCORMICK 42 years of Burlington

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (six counts)
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Possession Break In Instruments

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

Jessica RESENDES MILLER 30 years of Oakville

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (six counts)
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Possession Break In Instruments

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

Larry Allen PAYNE 33 years of Ancaster

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (six counts)
  • Possession Break In Instruments

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused persons were released from custody and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southgate

$20,000 In Stolen Property Recovered From Southgate “Business”

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On February 10th, 2024, at 9:48 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen Case International Combine “header” valued at over $20,000 in the Township of Southgate.

Kevin Innis, 40 years of age from Melancthon was charged with the following:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Fail to apply for permit on becoming an owner

On March 25, 2024, the Grey Bruce and Dufferin County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) received a tip from the public on the location of the Case International Combine “header”. The Grey Bruce and Dufferin County CSCU attended a business on 260 Sideroad in Melacthon. The Grey Bruce and Dufferin County CSCU seized the Case International Combine “header” and return it to the owner.

If you have any information you can contact the Grey Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477; submit a secure Web-Tip at www.cstip.ca; or get the P3 Tips mobile app. You will not be asked to identify yourself; you do not have to appear in court, and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 3 Charged, Names Released


(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (St. Thomas) Detachment has arrested three individuals after police located a stolen vehicle.

On March 6, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Elgin County OPP received a report of stolen vehicle being operated in the Township of Southwold.

At approximately 11:35 a.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located the stolen vehicle leaving a residence on Talbot Line near Union Road, Township of Southwold.

Police stopped the stolen vehicle, and three occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without incident. Investigators determined that there was an outstanding arrest warrant, held by the London Police Service, for one of the individuals.

As a result of the investigation, Sheldan COOPER-OSTRANDER, a 28-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

Additionally, Taylor GERRITS, a 29-year-old from City of London was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

Further, Chad WHITAKER, a 37-year-old from City of London was charged with:

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused parties have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on April 16, 2024.

The 28-year-old was transferred into the custody of the London Police Service to satisfy the arrest warrant.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender William WHITCROFT Arrested Again

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police recover a stolen vehicle and lay several charges.

On February 23, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle stuck in the mud on a property on Highway 53 in Norwich Township.

Police arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle had been stolen. Police located the suspect who had tried to leave the scene on foot and made an arrest.

William WHITCROFT, 32 years-of-age of Norfolk, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·              Possession of Stolen Property

·              Mischief

·              Obstruct Police

·              Fail to Comply with Probation

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on March 4, 2024.

The OPP wants to remind the public to call police as soon as you suspect something, or someone seems out of place. Calls from the public greatly assist police in recovering stolen property. Please dial 911 or *677 from your cell phone or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.