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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.