3 Arrested After Warrant Execution

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – Three more individuals are facing charges following an investigation into the rash of property crime occurring in the Municipality of Meaford and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On July 25, 2024, at 3:28 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence on Marshall Street in the Municipality of Meaford.

During the search officers discovered two firearms, a 22-calibre rifle, a pellet gun, kitchen appliances and three bicycles. Total estimated value of seized items is approximately $22,000.

43-year-old Christopher Bikker of Meaford was charged at that time.

Through further investigation three individuals were arrested and charged.

Charged with the following offences is 36-year-old Nicole Swann of Meaford is:

• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
• Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

Charged with the following offences is Matthew Springer, 37-year-old of Meaford was charged with the following offences:

• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
• Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

Charged with the following offences is Ronald Beam-Osborne, 70-year-old of Meaford has been charged with:

• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under (five counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
• Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order

The accused parties were released and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024.

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