(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Police have charged two individuals after a theft of trailer in Adelaide Metcalfe.

On May 29, 2024, at 1:38 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Egremont Drive in Adelaide Metcalfe Township, for the report of a theft in progress.

Officers attended the area and located the truck and trailer travelling Eastbound on Highway 402.

A traffic stop was initiated at which time two individuals were placed under arrest.

As a result, Kenneth ARSENAULT, a 59-year-old of Hamilton has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
Possession Break In Instruments
Driving while under suspension
Use plate not authorized for vehicle (two counts)
Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
Fail to have insurance card
As a result, Jason CROWE, a 35-year-old of St. Thomas has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
Possession Break In Instruments
Use plate not authorized for vehicle
Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
The enclosed utility trailer, valued between $15,000 and $20,000 was recovered.

The accused were held for bail.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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