4 Arrested After Copper Wire Theft

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged four people following a report of copper wire theft.

On Sunday August 17, 2025, the Kirkland Lake OPP received a report of abandoned copper wire and suspicious vehicle in the area of Chaput Hughes. Through a combination of witness statements, police observations, and the execution of three search warrants, officers recovered a significant quantity of industrial-grade copper wire, along with casings and tools commonly used for stealing and stripping copper.

As a result of the investigation, Michael DAVIS, a 48-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Theft over $5,000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Additionally, Samantha CHAMBERLAIN, a 47-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Theft over $5,000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Additionally, Gloria CORCORAN, a 43-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with:

·      Fail to comply with probation order

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Additionally, Michael ANDERSON, a 34-year-old from Kirkland Lake was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

All accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2025.

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