(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual is facing several charges following a break-and-enter investigation.
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at approximately 6:02 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to a break-and-enter in progress at a Queen Street, Norfolk County address.
It was determined that a concerned member of the public dialled 9-1-1 upon observing an unknown individual standing near the back door of an unoccupied residence.
Shortly after arriving on scene, officers located the individual inside the residence and took them into custody without incident.
Charged with the following offences is 44-year-old Jeremy SCHOTT of Norfolk County:
- Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence,
- Disguise with intent,
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose,
- Carrying concealed weapon.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
