NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment wrapped up several recent investigations with an arrest on March 5, 2024
At approximately 6:57 a.m. March 5, 2024, officers responded to a theft in progress at a Vinden Street, Midland retail store. Officers were able to locate the suspect and arrested Jonathon Sylvester 35-years of Christian Island at a nearby taxi stand and seized a quantity of fentanyl, bank cards along with lottery tickets. The accused was transported back to Detachment for further investigation.
As a result of further investigation, the accused was arrested on a warrant as the accused from an incident also investigated by Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers. On Feb 26, 2024, an investigation was commenced after a Peel Street, Penetanguishene resident reported the theft of a locked 2014 Honda CRV. Through the officers investigation, the accused was identified and the vehicle was located and returned to the owner.
The accused was held for a bail hearing on the following criminal offences.
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada
- Theft Under $5000- Shoplifting
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
and further charged with the following criminal offences in relation to the theft of vehicle occurrence.
- Fraud Under $5000
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
The accused remains in custody and will appear at a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice
Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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