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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

38 Year Old Charged With Theft

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with theft following an incident in the City of Dryden.

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m. officers responded to a call for service at a local business in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, Marcia Campbel, 38-year-old of Dryden has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:  

·        Adult Theft Under $500 – Shoplifting

The accused has been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice 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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OPP Petrolia Police Press Releases

Brent PATTON Was Arrested

(PETROLIA, ON) – An individual was charged in connection with a theft at a local business in Petrolia Monday night after allegedly shoplifting several items and leaving the store on foot.   

On Monday, May 6, 2024, at 9:55 p.m., members of the Lambton detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a business located in the 4400 block of Petrolia Line, Petrolia in relation to a suspected shoplifter.   

Police arrested the individual at a residence a short time later.

Brent PATTON, 19-year-old from Sarnia, Ontario is charged with the following:

  • Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on June 5, 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.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Shawn MOON Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of a theft of a bike.

On May 5, 2024, shortly before 8:30 a.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a bike from a residence on Mageau Street, West Nipissing.

An unknown person had taken the bike and fled into a wooded area, but was shortly located and arrested by police.

A search of the person located, Canadian currency and drugs suspected to be Cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids and other drugs.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn MOON, 45-years-old, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
  • Possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Theft under $5000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 15, 2024.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Keagan RADCLIFFE Arrested

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police locate the suspect of a theft from a business in Tillsonburg.

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, was called to a business on Broadway in Tillsonburg, following the theft of a “tip jar” from the establishment.

Keagan RADCLIFFE, a 22-year-old of Tillsonburg was located and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

·        Theft Under $5000

The accused has been released and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock on June 11, 2024.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Two Arrested For Thefts

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – Two area residents are facing multiple Criminal Code (CC) charges after a series of shoplifting incidents at multiple retail stores on Pembroke Street East and Pembroke Street West in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV).

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated two thefts which occurred on April 11 and May 1, 2024. 

As a result of the investigations, 48-year-old Ian HOPPER of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with the following CC offences:

  • Theft under $5000 – two counts
  • Failure to comply with probation – five counts

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 28, 2024.

UOV OPP officers further investigated thefts at TLV retail stores on April 11, April 15, April 17, and an assault complaint in Pembroke on April 20, 2024. 

As a result of the investigations, 39-year-old Benjamin LUSH of Petawawa was arrested and charged with the following CC offences:

·        Theft under $5000 – four counts

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Assault

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance on May 6, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.  

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

David MARTIN – Theft

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On April 28, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake in relation to a prior theft incident.

On April 27, police were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a male was caught on security video stealing numerous items and then departed the store without paying. The male was later identified and arrested.    

David MARTIN, 61-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with: Theft under $5000 – shoplifting.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 13, 2024. 

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Selwyn

Jacob SIMMONS Was Arrested

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called shortly after 11:00pm on May 1, 2024, to investigate a theft of alcohol from a business located in Selwyn Township. The complainant reported that the suspect took a bottle of alcohol and then left the store making no effort to pay for them. The store was able to obtain a vehicle description as well as a licence plate number which was provided to officers.

A database inquiry of the licence plate was conducted, and it was determined that the plates were not for the vehicle described.

OPP Officers located the individual shortly after 12:30am on May 2, 2024, where they were arrested. The driver of the vehicle supplied a G2 licence as identification but was determined to be a suspended driver. A search of the vehicle was conducted by officers and a shotgun and ammunition were located along with two unsealed bottles of alcohol.

Jacob SIMMONS (age 19) of Selwyn Township, ON, was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft under $5000-shoplifting
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive while under suspension
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

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OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Mitcho BOGLIS Was Arrested

(SHELBURNE, ON) – Members from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual as a result of break and enter to a restaurant on Main Street in the Town of Shelburne.

On April 29, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a local restaurant in Shelburne. Upon arrival, police noted the rear door ajar and broken wine bottles inside the establishment. The investigation revealed the suspect stole alcohol.

Officers reviewed security footage and were able to identify the male suspect. The suspect was charged accordingly and released from police custody.

A few hours later officers responded to a second break and enter to the same address. After reviewing video surveillance, the suspect was confirmed to be the same male police charged earlier that day. The investigation confirmed the male stole alcohol again.

As a result of the two investigations, Mitcho BOGLIS, 70-year-old from Shelburne has been charged with:

·      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – (two counts)

·      Theft Under $5000 – (two counts)

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

Anyone with information regarding this break and enter is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

Chrystal LAMBERT Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual as a result of a theft and fraud investigation.

On March 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., OPP responded to a theft of a bank card belonging to a customer who was at a commercial premises in Roseneath. Unauthorized transactions had occurred at another nearby premises using the stolen card and the suspect had left the area prior to police arrival.

OPP identified an individual associated to an address in Oshawa and as a result of the investigation, officers located the accused on April 26, 2024.

Chrystal LAMBERT, 35-years-old, from Oshawa has been charged with the following offences:

·        Theft under $5000

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

·        Fraud under $5,000.

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

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

William HARRIS Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into a shoplifting incident.

At approximately 12:41 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a theft at an address on Queensway East in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that an individual entered a business, concealed a quantity of alcohol on their person, and attempted to leave without paying.

The responding officers located the individual inside the premises and took them into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 56-year-old William HARRIS of Oxford County:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.

The accused was detained in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe.

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OPP Oro-Medonte Police Press Releases WFP

Police Recover Stolen Construction Equipment LENZ & LENZ Arrested

(Oro-Medonte, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a large construction implement from a property in Oro-Medonte.

On April 11, 2024, members of the Orillia Detachment with the assistance of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant at a commercial property on highway 11. Police recovered an industrial grade tamper valued at over $18000.00. Police also seized nine other pieces of equipment and are investigating their origin.

As a result of the investigation the following individuals have been charged:

Robert LENZ (43), of Oro-Medonte:

·      Escape Lawful Custody

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Obstruct Police Officer

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused was held pending a bail hearing on April 12, 2024 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

Stephen LENZ (41), of Oro-Medonte:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear on May 14, 2024, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia

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Hanover Police Police Press Releases WFP

Anonymous Repeat Offender Released In Hanover

On Monday, March 25th, 2024, members of the Hanover Police attended a business in the 1000 block of 10th Street regarding a theft.

On arrival police spoke with the 48-year-old female suspect. The female was arrested, and several items of stolen property were located on her person. The female was also breaching a previous court order at the time of arrest.

Hanover Police have charged the female under the Criminal Code with Theft, Failure to Comply with Probation and Failure to Comply with an Undertaking. She was released with an upcoming court date in Walkerton.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

Theft In Meaford

(MEAFORD, ON) – On April 14, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call that there was a shoplifting incident in Meaford.

Police spoke with the victim who advised that on April 13, 2024, 9:59 p.m., an individual entered a business on Sykes Street in Meaford and took some energy drinks then proceeded to leave the store with no attempt to pay.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual.

If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Owen Sound Police Help Porch Pirate Continue Thefts – Name Withheld #Catch&Release #CrimeDoesPay

On Friday April 12, 2024 during the afternoon hours a package was delivered to the front porch of a west-side residence.  Within seven minutes of the delivery, the package was stolen and Owen Sound Police were called by the victim to investigate.

With the assistance of a residential security camera, police were able to identify a 39- year-old Owen Sound female as being the person responsible for the theft.  Police conducted a check of the area and were able to locate and arrest the female, who still had the stolen package in her possession.

The stolen items were returned to the victim and the accused was charged with Theft and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.  The accused is scheduled to appear in court in May.

Owen Sound Police have received reports of similar thefts of delivered packages in increasing numbers in what appears to be an emerging trend.  Some tips that may assist in preventing thefts in this manner include installing visible and or covert cameras, using a front porch lock box, requesting that packages require a signature at delivery and/or having packages delivered to the workplace if possible.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Christian STRUM-FURGE & Amy STRUM Were Arrested

(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) – Two individuals are facing criminal charges following multiple property crime investigations.

The first incident occurred on February 8, 2024, shortly before 9:00 a.m., when the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft from a business near Agawa Canyon. With the public’s assistance, police were able to identify the individual responsible for the theft.

Then on March 26, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle on Carp Road in Batchawana Bay. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle pulling a large piece of industrial equipment. Police located the vehicle and equipment abandoned, and determined the equipment was stolen from a business near Montreal River Harbour. Again, with assistance from the public, police were able to identify the driver and passenger of the suspect vehicle. The driver was revealed to be the same individual responsible for the theft near Agawa Canyon. 

When officers located the individual, they were in possession of stolen property from businesses on Trunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie, Trout Lake Road in Heyden and Calabogie Road in Echo Bay. During the arrest, the individual admitted to stealing vehicle parts and equipment from a business in Batchawana Bay, and industrial equipment from a business on Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. Marie.

As a result of the extensive investigation, Christian STRUM-FURGE, 25 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie has been charged with: 

  • Theft over $5,000
  • Theft under $5,000 – two counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – two counts
  • Mischief – destroy property 
  • Mischief under $5,000

Additionally, Amy STRUM, 45 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie has been arrested and charged with:

  • Theft over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Both accused individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 6, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.