(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges as a result of a traffic stop in the Town of Orangeville.
On March 12, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers while on general patrol were alerted of a traffic violation through the assistance of an
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) device. The officers conducted a traffic stop on Broadway and were led into a criminal investigation.
As a result of the investigation three individuals were charged with multiple offences. The officers seized cash, cellphones, gloves, a balaclava, cannabis and alcohol.
Akeem MARTIN, 35-year-old male, from York, has been charged with:
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
· Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
· Driving while under suspension
· Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
· Use plate not authorized for vehicle
· Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
Devon MIGNOTT, 33-year-old male, from Toronto, has been charged with:
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
· Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
· Obstruct Peace Officer
Lee MURRAY, 48-year-old male, from Mississauga has been charged with:
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
· Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a future date in April 2024, to answer to the charges.
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.