OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit Makes Arrest & Recovered Property in North Grenville

North Grenville – The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit has made an arrest and recovered property less than 24 hours after a theft.

The investigation began on Wednesday, October 23, after a theft at a North Grenville business. Copper wire and a utility trailer were taken. The total value of the items was around $15,000.

As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at a North Grenville residence later that day and the stolen property was recovered. One person was arrested at the scene.

A 41-year-old man from North Grenville has been charged with:
•Break and Enter to commit an indictable offence
•Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5000
•Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000

The accused was held in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 24, 2024.

The investigation is continuing.