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Branden NEEB Arrested Again – Arson, Assault, Theft, Drugs, Etc.

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – A Lucan resident is in custody following a series of incidents in Middlesex and Huron Counties last week.

Between December 12 and December 15, the accused was involved in a serious collision with a member of the public, rammed two police cruisers in an effort to flee custody and is alleged to have been involved in the theft of multiple vehicles throughout the counties of Huron and Middlesex.

On December 15, 2022, at approximately 4:58 p.m., members of Middlesex and Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Elgin-Middlesex and Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), safely brought an individual into custody. 

Branden NEEB, 25-years-old, has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Assault A Peace Officer with a weapon (two counts)
  • Dangerous operation (two counts)
  • Failure to stop after accident (two counts)
  • Flight from peace officer (two counts)
  • Operation While Prohibited (two counts)
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle (six counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Arson – Damage to Property (two counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Operation while Impaired – Drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

The investigation is continuing.