(ARRAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – An investigation was launched several months ago regarding suspected criminal activity at an identified property on Concession 4 in Arran Township. Significant OPP resources were utilized to conduct a thorough investigation on this property and any persons associated to it.
On November 15, 2022, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Canine and South Bruce OPP executed a search warrant at a property along Concession 4 in Arran Township.
As a result of the continuing investigation, a third person has been arrested.
Robert RAPELJE, 21-years-old, of Arran-Elderslie Township was charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon contrary to a Prohibition Order
- Participation in a Criminal Organization
- Alter/Destroy/Remove a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- 7 counts of Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5,000
- 7 counts of Possession of Property obtained by Crime under $5,000
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charges.
