(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) – On Thursday, September 14, 2017, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit and uniform division as a result of an ongoing investigation into counterfeit USA currency made an arrest.
24-year-old Gerhard BRAUN of the Township of Perth East was arrested and charged with the following offences:
Possession of a Schedule I substance-methamphetamine
Possession of counterfeit money (USA $100 Bills)
Fail to comply with recognizance
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00
Fail to comply with probation order
BRAUN was held for a bail hearing and has been released on a Recognizance.
The arrest resulted in the seizure of pre-paid credit cards, drugs and drug paraphernalia and counterfeit bills.
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 393-6123. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at http://www.pc-crimestoppers.ca/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.