ESPANOLA–The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid a number of charges after a break and enter at the Massey Arena on March 31, 2013. Members of the Espanola detachment responded to the break and enter at around 10:30 am to learn that beer and liquor had been stolen from the upstairs hall of the arena. Officers had siezed liquor from a vehicle involved in a a motor vehicle collision earlier in the morning and found that it was the same type taken from the arena. A 20 year old male was later located and arrested with the assistance of the Sagamok Anishnabek Police Service.
Further investigation revealed that the male had stolen two wallets and other items from unlocked cars in Espanola the night before. These were also found in the vehicle involved in the collision.
Trent SOUTHWIND (21 yrs) of Sagamok, ON has been charged with:
• Break and Enter • Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000 (2 Counts) • Theft Under $5000 • Mischief Under $5000 • Drive-No LicenceThe accused will appear in Espanola court on May 7, 2013
