NEWS RELEASE
GREENSTONE DETACHMENT ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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GERALDTON -- On September 3, 2022, shortly after 10:30 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Greenstone Detachment were advised of a break and enter at a residence in Nakina. Prior to officers arriving at the residence, the suspects departed the location in a vehicle.
Officers located the vehicle travelling south bound towards Geraldton and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, however, the vehicle failed to stop. Officers followed the driver for a short distance but were forced to disengage when the situation became too dangerous for other road users.
Shortly before 11:30 a.m., officers located the vehicle and two suspects on Highway 11, east of the 584 Junction. Further investigation led officers to locating a loaded shotgun in the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, Desire BEAM, 31 years-old, of Grimsby, Ont. has been arrested and charged with:
- Dangerous Operation
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Flight from peace officer
- Theft Under $5,000
- Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
- Unauthorized Poss. of a Firearm
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Drive left of centre
- Fail to stop for police
Alexander GREEN, 32 years-old, of St. Catherine's, Ontario has been arrested and charged with:
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court (seven counts)
- Dangerous operation
- Possession Break In Instruments
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Resist Peace Officer
- Theft Under $5,000 (two counts)
- Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
- Flight from peace officer
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice,
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
- Unauthorized Poss. of a Firearm
- Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Drive left of centre
- Fail to stop for police
Both accused have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice - Thunder Bay Regional Bail court on September 8, 2022.
If you have any information about this investigation, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or report online through https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/ , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
