(HOWICK, ON) – A Huron County resident remains in custody on four criminal charges following an arrest made by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) last weekend.
On Friday, July 23, 2021 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Huron OPP officers received information about a possible stolen vehicle located at a property located on Belmore Line. OPP officers responded to the property whereupon they located the accused with a pickup truck stolen from Stratford.
Officers informed the accused he was under arrest and at that point he began to resist the officers and tried to break free. A conducted energy weapon was utilized and the accused was ultimately taken into custody.
Further investigation revealed that earlier that day the accused stole gas from a gas station located in Amberley. As well, the accused was driving while he was bound by a court ordered driving prohibition.
Richard HAYS, 36 years of age from Huron County has been charged with:
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
· Theft Under $5,000
· Resist Peace Officer
· Operation While Prohibited
The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 29, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
