(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals from London with numerous offences after they were caught this past weekend with stolen copper wire.
Just after 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 Huron OPP officers received a call about two suspicious individuals that were parked near the former Bluewater Youth Corrections Centre located on Bluewater Highway. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and located one of the individuals sleeping inside the gated area. Upon speaking with the suspect the investigating officer observed several bags full of cut copper wire that was taken from the nearby facility.
The accused was placed under arrest and was taken into custody. Some additional investigation revealed there was an accomplice involved. Additional officers responded to the scene and the accomplice was later located and taken into custody.
The estimated value of the recovered stolen copper wire is approximately $1,200.
Robert MacMILLAN, 38 years of age from London has been charged with the following criminal charges:
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Fail to Comply with Release Order – Two Counts
- Theft Under $5,000
- Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence
He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 14, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Daniel OKOKO-KALONDA, 43 years of age from London has been charged with:
- Theft Under $5,000
- Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 19, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
