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Woman charged after attempting to avoid RIDE check in Dryden

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A woman is facing charges of credit card fraud and possession of property obtained by crime.

The charges arose after a vehicle attempted to avoid a RIDE check in Dryden.

When the vehicle was stopped, Provincial Police found a number of items inside.

The woman was taken into custody on three counts of possessing property obtained by crime, four counts of credit card fraud and multiple Highway Traffic Act offences.

OPP are asking residents who live on Duke Street and Casimir Avenue in Dryden to check their vehicles and outbuildings to see if anything was taken.

Residents who notice anything missing or have related information are asked to contact police.

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40 Years Later A Stolen Painting Is Returned Home

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Paintings from a famous artist have found their way home after more than four decades.

Two paintings were stolen from Confederation College in 1981. Two men allegedly walked onto campus wearing hard hats disguised as workmen and stole off the wall two paintings from Norval Morrisseau.

Morrisseau was also known at Copper Thunderbird and born at Rocky Bay First Nation.

He was the founder of the Woodlands School of Canadian art and was a prominent figure in the “Indian Group of Seven”.

His paintings are world famous and have spawned many fakes to which the two that were stolen were involved in a forgery ring that spanned Ontario and Quebec.

The missing paintings weren’t seen for 40 years. It was an art collector out of Toronto that was contacted by an art dealer regarding a purchase, they recognized the paintings as one of the missing ones.

It was then in 2018 Director of Public Security at Confederation College, Mike Roznic, was contacted about the investigation.

A joint effort between the College, Thunder Bay Police, Sûreté du Québec and other agencies that investigated a large art forgery ring.

Eventually the investigation lead the recovery of two original paintings by Morrisseau that had been missing for forty years.

Both have been returned to Thunder Bay and now reside inside the Art Gallery of Thunder Bay.

Once covid restrictions loosen, both the College and the AGTB will hold an unveiling of the returned pieces.

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Fort Frances Woman Faces Fraud/Theft Charges

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A nearly two-year police investigation has brought fraud and theft charges against a Fort Frances woman.

The charges against 46-year-old Jennifer Anderson stem from an allegation of fraud connected to Fort Frances Youth Soccer, dating back to 2017.

Anderson was involved with the organization at the time.

Police offer no specific details.

Anderson is facing several charges including;

  • 1 Count of Criminal Breach of Trust;
  • 1 Count of Fraud over $5000.00;
  • 1 Count of Theft over $5000.00;
  • 1 Count of Possession of property obtained by crime;
  • 2 Counts of Forgery;
  • 2 Counts of use, deals or acts on forged document.

She is scheduled to appear in court on December 29.

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Theft Investigation In Sioux Lookout

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Provincial Police in Sioux Lookout are asking for public assistance to solve a theft from a hotel on Highway 72.

OPP say someone entered the lobby of the hotel around 4 o’clock last Thursday and removed the cash register.

They were able to break into the register and steal 400 dollars before throwing it in the bushes nearby the property.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP in Sioux Lookout at 737-2020 or 1-888-310-1122 as well as Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

 

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Break, Enter And Theft In Frenchman’s Head

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The Lac Seul Police Service is currently investigating a break, enter and theft in Frenchman’s Head.

Police say on Tuesday an unknown person or people entered the Event Centre and once they were inside they forcefully entered an office and stole money.

The Lac Seul Police Service is asking anyone with information about this crime to contact them at (807) 582-3802 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Theft And Impaired Driving Charges In Dryden

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Dryden Police are reporting theft and impaired driving charges after a stolen vehicle investigation in the city.

Police say on Thursday at 8:30am they received a report of a stolen 2003 Chevrolet truck from the Dryden GM parking lot.

Dryden Police then say later at around 11:06am they received another complaint of a theft from Extra Foods where a man stole groceries and fled in a Chevy pick-up truck.

Police say while responding to the complaint, they intercepted the stolen vehicle and the lone occupant of the vehicle was arrested.

Police also say further investigation revealed that the driver was also impaired by drugs.

Dryden Police say 34-year-old Joseph Kyle Desautels of Dryden has been charges with two counts of Possession of Stolen Property under $5,000 and Impaired Driving.

The accused was released on a Promise to Appear for April 6th.

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Numerous Charges Against Winnipeg Man In Dryden

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Dryden Police are reporting multiple theft charges in the city.

Police say on Thursday at 11:30am they were called to investigate an incident at Walmart where the front doors were pried open while evening employees were working.

Police say it was reported that the man walked in, took around $1,600 worth of merchandise, and fled in what appeared to be a KK Penner Tire commercial vehicle.

Police then say during the investigation they discovered that a truck had been stolen from the KK Penner property and a Black Mazda, 4-door hatchback reported stolen from Winnipeg was located near KK Penner.

Dryden Police say the accused attempted to tow the Mazda with the KK Penner Truck as the Mazda contained numerous stolen items, but instead it was towed a short distance and abandoned.

Police say the accused was arrested by Ontario Provincial Police after the KK Penner Tire Truck was involved in a single vehicle collision near Melgund Lake.

Dryden Police say 39-year-old Trevor Justin Wright of Winnipeg, Manitoba faces numerous charges including Theft over $5,000 of the KK Penner Truck, Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000, Possession of Methamphetamine, Theft Under $5,000 from Walmart, Obstructing a Police Officer, Breach of Probation and two counts of Failing to comply with Judicial Order.

Wright is in custody and will appear in Bail Court on January 15th by video in Dryden.

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OPP In Dryden Investigating Theft

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Provincial Police in Dryden need public assistance in a theft investigation.

OPP say someone stole construction signs and stands at a road construction site on Highway 17 in Dinorwic.

Police say as work concluded at the Dinorwic Creek and Mackenzie Creek site, six signs and their stands were stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dryden OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 1-807-937-5577 or Crime Stoppers.

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Theft Charges After Walmart Shoplifting Incident

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Dryden Police are reporting theft charges for three individuals after a shoplifting incident at Walmart.

Police say on Tuesday at around 2:00pm they received a report of shoplifting taking place inside the store.

Police then say as they arrived they met the individuals in the parking lot where two of them were immediately placed under arrest.

Dryden Police says one of the accused attempted to run away in the wooded area near the store, but they were arrested as well.

Police say they have charged 23-year-old John Carl Joseph Polkinghorne with Theft Under $5000, Possession of Stolen Property under $5000 and failing to comply with a probation order.

Dryden Police say they have also charged 45-year-old Mary Macy Machimity with theft under $5000 and 37-year-old Sean Patrick Caston has also been charged with theft under $5000 and failing to comply with a probation order.

All of the accused will appear in court on December 16th in Dryden.

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Police Looking For Stolen Bike In Sioux Lookout

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Provincial Police in Sioux Lookout are helping locate a stolen bicycle in the community.

Police say the bike was taken from the bike racks in front of the Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre on October 17th between 4:30pm and 6pm.

OPP say it is described as a light blue BMX bicycle with white tires and black rims.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sioux Lookout OPP at 807-737-2020 or 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police also urge the public to ensure their bikes are securely locked on a proper bike rack with a proper bike lock and to also try to ensure that both the wheel and frame are locked to the rack.

OPP also say it is beneficial to lock your bike in a well-lit, well-traveled area and do not park your bike on the street overnight.

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