GERALDTON, Ont. – A pair from Geraldton have been remanded into custody following an investigation on Monday.
According to a release, Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a break and enter to a commercial property in Geraldton.
Police say an investigation led to the quick identification of the accused.
Later the same day, police executed an arrest warrant at a residence, where the accused was taken into custody.
Police arrested and charged Dawson Perreault, 21, with break and enter contrary to section, theft under $5,000, fail to comply with judicial release order and breach of probation.
While executing the warrant, police located a second individual inside the residence who was wanted on outstanding charges.
He was also taken into custody.
Jeff (J.J.) OGUSHING, 24, of Geraldton has been charged with failure to comply with judicial release order and breach of probation.
Both accused made a brief court appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Tuesday Dec. 8, 2020 by video and were remanded into custody.
Anyone with information related to this occurrence or any other property-related crimes is asked to contact the OPP Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
