Skip to main content

Kingsville man charged after OPP find $62,500 in stolen items

File photo of an OPP cruiser. Feb. 3, 2023. File photo of an OPP cruiser. Feb. 3, 2023.
Share

A Kingsville man has been charged after he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle and golf cart as well as a firearm.

The Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit executed a warrant Saturday around 10:54 p.m. in the 800 block of Road 6 East in Kingsville as part of a stolen vehicle investigation.

As a result, police found a stolen 2023 GMC Acadia, a motorized golf cart and a gun. Police say the estimated value of the seized items is $62,500.

The 35-year-old Kingsville man has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) 

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Suspect in shooting of Toronto cop was out on bail

A 21-year-old man who was charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a Toronto police officer this week was out on bail at the time of the alleged offence, court documents obtained by CTV News Toronto show.

Stay Connected