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Police Press Releases WFP York Regional Police

4 Arrested In Pokemon Theft

Investigators with the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged one adult and three youths in connection with a robbery in the City of Vaughan.

On Saturday, March 30, 2024, shortly after 10 p.m., police responded to a parking lot in the Jane Street and Rutherford Road area for a report of a robbery. When officers arrived at the scene, it was learned that the victim planned to sell a highly valued Pokémon trading card.

When the victim arrived, two suspects exited a vehicle and approached him. As he produced the Pokémon card, one of the suspects grabbed it and ran back toward the vehicle, where two additional suspects were waiting.

The victim attempted to give chase when one suspect brandished a knife. The victim was able to obtain a licence plate prior to the vehicle fleeing.

The vehicle was located and followed into the City of Toronto where an arrest was safely made in the Parliament Street and Richmond Street East area.

At the time of these offences, one accused was already before the courts on unrelated charges and bound by an Undertaking with conditions. A second accused also before the courts on unrelated charges was bound by two separate Probation Orders.

Charged:
Haaron FARAH, 20, of Toronto

Charges include:
Robbery/Theft with Violence or Threats of Violence
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Fail to Comply with Release Order

Charged:
16-year-old male, of Toronto
17-year-old male, of Toronto
17-year-old male, of Toronto – also charged with YCJA Breach of Probation x2

Charges include:
Robbery/Theft with Violence or Threats of Violence
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7445, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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Minto OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Police Can’t Find Camouflaged Side-By-Side – Up To $2,000 Reward Offered

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating the theft of a side-by-side. On March 30, 2024, an induvial stole a camouflage, Polaris Ranger XP1000 valued at $25,000 at a home on Main Street East, Palmerston. They were last seen travelling east at approximately 1:30 a.m.

Any person with information regarding this person should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect

(MEAFORD, ON) – On March 21, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call that an individual purchased items using a stolen bank card.

Police spoke with the victim who advised that she believed her wallet was stolen sometime on March 20, 2024, and she noticed it missing March 21, 2024. Through investigation, officers determined that the bank card was used at a business in Meaford on March 20, 2024.

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

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 https://crimestop-gb.org/ 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

12 & 13 Year Old Arrested After Traffic Stop

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Two young people have been arrested and charged after being stopped in a stolen vehicle.

On March 27, 2024, shortly before 2:30 a.m. members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

Once the vehicle came to a stop, two young people fled into the bush, but were shortly located and arrested by police.

As a result of the investigation, a12-year-old person and 13-year-old person, both from North Bay, were charged with, possession property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in May 2024, in North Bay.

The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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Halton Regional Police Police Press Releases

Christopher Dayfoot Arrested Again – Break & Enter

On Monday March 25, 2024, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), responded to two separate break and enter occurrences in the area of Main Street North and Kennedy Street, Georgetown. Both entries occurred over the preceding weekend while the homeowners were away. The suspect forced entry to both residences taking items of value, debit and credit cards.

As a result of the investigation on March 27, 2024, Christopher Dayfoot (38), of Georgetown, has been charged with the following:

  • Break and Enter Commit an Indictable Offence (2 Counts)
  • Fraudulent use of Credit Cards (2 Counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000
  • Breach of a Release Order

At the time of the offences Dayfoot was on two different forms of release stemming from previous criminal charges.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

$200,000 In Stolen Tools Recovered – Andrew HAUSMAN Arrested

A male is in custody following an investigation into numerous thefts from construction sites between February and March of 2024.

Between February and March of 2024, the suspect was observed entering construction and new development sites, stealing various construction tools. The suspect listed the stolen items on Facebook Marketplace in an attempt to sell them.

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, members of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch, with the assistance of West Division officers, took the suspect into custody without incident. A search warrant was also executed at the suspect’s storage unit. Approximately $200,000 worth of stolen power tools, site generators, and industrial equipment were located.

Andrew HAUSMAN, age 34 from Scarborough is charged with: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 x2, and Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime x2.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with video footage, dash cam footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Smith of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2562.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Porch Pirate Caught On Camera – Chad Edward CORRIN Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest after a theft of a package was reported in Pembroke. 

The incident took place on the afternoon of March 21, 2024, when a delivered package was stolen from the porch of a residence in east end Pembroke. The homeowner was notified of the incident by their security camera and promptly reported the matter to police. Officers identified the individual and made an arrest later that day.

As a result, 43-year-old Chad Edward CORRIN of no fixed address has been charged with one count of theft under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 22, 2024. 

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Amanda FOY – Theft, Laundering, Fraud, Etc.

(KILLALOE) – In November of 2022, the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into several fraud and theft related incidents that occurred in the Township of Madawaska Valley.

An investigation into these incidents led by the Renfrew County Crime Unit, has resulted in the arrest of one individual and subsequent criminal charges laid.On March 26, 2024, 43-year-old Amanda FOY of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:·      Theft over $5000, (eleven counts),·      Theft under $5000, (three counts),·      Fraud under $5000, (nine counts),·      Possession of proceeds of crime over $5000,·      Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000,·      Laundering proceeds of crime; and,·      Forgery.The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 1, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. The investigation is continuing.Police are asking anyone with information surrounding this crime to contact the Killaloe OPP Detachment at 613-757-2600 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.valleytips.ca. You could receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

A Couple More Thieves Arrested & Released

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two individuals connected an ongoing criminal investigation.

On March 21, 2024, members of Dufferin County, Nottawasaga and Central Regional OPP executed a search warrant at an address on Centennial Road in the Town of Orangeville.

Kuldeep OTAL, a 42-year-old from Brampton has been charged with:

·      Theft Over $5,000

Jasvir KHABRA, a 31-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Theft Over $5,000

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation of any other criminal activity 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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OPP Police Press Releases Selywn

Tahra MOORE – Theft

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called at approximately 1:30pm on March 24, 2024, to investigate a theft of alcohol from a business located in Selwyn Township. The complainant reported that the suspect concealed two bottles of liquor on their person and then left the store making no effort to pay for them.

OPP Officers located the person a short distance away from the store, and based on the description provided from the complainant, were able to identify the suspect and make an arrest.  

Tahra MOORE (age 34) of Curve Lake, was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft under $5000-shoplifting

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on May 7, 2024.

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Smash & Grab @ Weed Store – James FARR Arrested Again

On March 26, 2024 at approximately 2:30 a.m. a man used a rock to smash through the front bay window of a Cannabis Retail business in Owen Sound. The man entered the store and proceeded to steal property including I Pads. The man climbed back through the window and
fled from the area.

Owen Sound Police investigated, and with the assistance of video surveillance footage from the business, were able to identify the suspect based on several recent arrests of the same individual for previous property crimes. Just after 8:30 a.m. a patrolling officer located and arrested the suspect in the area of 16 th Street and 16 th Avenue East. The man proceeded to provide police with a fictitious identity. The man
was searched and found in possession of two stolen IPad’s from Cannabis store.

The accused, 29-year-old James FARR, of no fixed address, was charged with Break, Enter and Commit Theft, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Obstructing a Peace Officer. FARR was held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Lydia HARRIS – Theft

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

At approximately 2:24 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 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 variety of items on their person, and attempted to leave without paying for them.

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

Charged with the following alleged offence is 51-year-old Lydia HARRIS of Haldimand County:

  • Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Break & Enter – Suspects At Large

(MEAFORD, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the publics assistance in locating video surveillance of a break and enter.

On March 23, 2024, at 2:23 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a break and enter from a business on Susan Street in the Municipality of Meaford. Sometime between March 18, 2024, and March 23, 2024, unknown individual(s) broke into a business and removed a Tohatsu MFS 9.8 boat motor.

If anyone has any information or video surveillance between March 18, 2024, and March 23, 2024, of the break and enter or an individual with a boat motor, 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 https://crimestop-gb.org/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Aron LAMOUREUX – Break & Enter, Theft

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges following an investigation into stolen beer kegs.

On March 14, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m. officers were contacted regarding a suspicious male party attempting to return stolen beer kegs to a local brewery. Officers began an investigation and were able to identify the accused and several affected local businesses.

As a result, Aron LAMOUREUX, age 38, of Huntsville was charged with:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – Two counts
  • Theft Under $5000 – Three counts
  • Trafficking in Stolen Goods under $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic) – Two Counts

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

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Laird OPP Police Press Releases

Armed Robbery – NICHOLSON & TORRANCE Arrested

(LAIRD, ON) – On March 9, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence on Neebish Road in Laird Township. Investigation revealed an individual entered the victim’s property and attempted to steal a vehicle, then returned a short time later with a second individual, and left with items belonging to the victim. The accused individuals fled the scene prior to police arrival.  

On March 13, 2024, police completed their investigation and arrested both accused individuals. As a result, Leslie NICHOLSON, 34 years-of-age, of Garden River First Nation was charged with:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Using Firearm while Committing Offence
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Uttering Threats – Injure Animal
  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently released by the Ontario Court of Justice.

Lucas TORRANCE, 36 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was charged with:

  • Robbery with Weapon
  • Theft Over $5,000

The accused remains in custody, following a bail hearing. 

Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were assisted by Batchewana First Nation Police, Anishinabek Police Service, East Algoma OPP, North East Region Canine Unit, and Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit.