(LUCKNOW, ON) – On November 29, 2016 at 1:09 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a Green Chevrolet Blazer along Campbell Street in Lucknow. The officer noted that the vehicle licence plate had been reported stolen.
As a result of the investigation, twenty-two-year old Benjamin POYNTON of Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with 3 counts of possessing stolen property, drive while disqualified and operate vehicle with prohibited weapon. He was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for November 30, 2016.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.