An investigation was launched several months ago regarding suspected criminal activity at an identified property on Concession 4 in Arran Township. Significant OPP resources were utilized to conduct a thorough investigation on this property and any persons associated to it.
On November 15, 2022, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Canine and South Bruce OPP executed a search warrant at a property along Concession 4 in Arran Township.
As a result of the execution of the warrant, police seized a large quantity of Methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the seized controlled substance is $11,140.
Police also seized a large quantity of stolen property. The list of recovered items includes: a Ford F150 pick-up truck, a Dodge Ram pick-up truck, a Dodge Charger, a Ski-Doo GSX snowmobile, 2 Polaris snowmobiles, a Honda TRX All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), a Triton snowmobile trailer, a Stihl concrete saw, a Rolair air compressor, 9 Rifles, 2 Shotguns, a Crossbow with night vision scope, 2 antique pistols, 2 pellet rifles and a large quantity of ammunition. The value of the recovered stolen property is estimated to be more than $89,700.
A 53-year-old female of Arran-Elderslie Township, is in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing and charged with:
- Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- 11 counts of Knowledge of Possession of a Firearm while prohibited
- 3 counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Participating in a Criminal Organization
- Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- 2 counts of Disobey a Court Order
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- 7 counts of Possessing Property obtained by crime over $5,000
- 7 counts of Possessing Property obtained by crime under $5,000
A 48-year-old male of Arran-Elderslie Township, is in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing and charged with:
- Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- 11 counts of Knowledge of Possession of a Firearm while prohibited
- 3 counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Participating in a Criminal Organization
- Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- 2 counts of Breach a Weapons Prohibition
- 7 counts of Possessing Property obtained by crime over $5,000
- 7 counts of Possessing Property obtained by crime under $5,000
The investigation is continued and, as a result, a third person has been arrested.
A 21-year-old male of Arran-Elderslie Township was charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon contrary to a Prohibition Order
- Participation in a Criminal Organization
- Alter/Destroy/Remove a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- 7 counts of Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5,000
- 7 counts of Possession of Property obtained by Crime under $5,000
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charges.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
