(HALIBURTON, ON) – In the summer of 2013 the Haliburton Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit investigated allegations of fraud by the airport manager in Algonquin Highlands Township.
Investigation revealed that the male had leased hangars at the Stanhope Airport to individuals, invoiced them from his personal company, and collected the money that was paid to him for the hangar rentals.
Duane HICKS (46) from Alberta has been charged with two counts of “Theft by Person Required to Account†contrary to Section 330(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
An arrest warrant has been sought for HICKS as it is believed that he is residing in Alberta. The charges have not been proven in court.