Repeat Offenders Arrested Following Crime Spree

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- On Wednesday August 12, 2025, the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit arrested two individuals in relation to multiple investigations throughout Essex County.

Between May 15 and July 8, 2025, the accused were involved in a crime spree in Lakeshore, Tecumseh and Essex which affected 35 victims and caused over $10,000.00 in losses and damages. 

The charges are in relation to the theft of a pickup truck, entering several unlocked and locked vehicles and garages. Stealing cash, personal items, electronic devices and garage door openers and then purchasing items at retails stores with stolen debit and credit cards.

As a result, Brandon MONCRIEFF, 31 years of age of Amherstburg has been charged under the Criminal code with 93 charges, including:

• Break and Enter a Place commit Indictable Offence (three counts)
• Break and Enter Dwelling House commit Ind Offence
• Theft Over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
• Disguise with Intent (three counts)
• Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle (30 counts)
• Mischief Under $5,000 (three counts)
• Operation While Prohibited – Legal Restriction (eight counts)
• Operation While Prohibited under the (four counts)
• Use of Credit Card (22 counts)
• Fail to Comply with Release Order (14 counts)
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (four counts)

Jonathan POITRAS, 35 years of age of Windsor has been charged under the Criminal code with 81 charges, including:

• Break and Enter a Place commit Indictable Offence (three counts)
• Break and Enter Dwelling House commit Ind Offence
• Theft over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
• Disguise with Intent (two counts)
• Use of Credit Card (29 counts)
• Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle (30 counts)
• Mischief Under $5,000 (three counts)
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (eight counts)
• Fail to Comply with Release Order (four counts)

Both of the accused remain in custody and will appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information to this investigation or any other investigation to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit an online tip at www.catchcrooks.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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