Repeat Offender Caught With Firearms Charged With Break And Enter – Name Released

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a break and enter on July 13, 2015, to a residence located on Highway 6 in Wellington North Township in which firearms were stolen. This occurred sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Police were advised that the homeowner stopped by his residence at approximately 10:30 a.m. and observed a male known to him parked at the end of his driveway. The two men entered onto the property, had a brief conversation and then departed. When the complainant returned home, he discovered two rifles and two B.B. guns missing along with other property. The complainant made some inquiries and learned that the male who was at his residence earlier had his property and was attempting to sell it.

The OPP located the suspect, who had agreed to return the property to the victim and he was placed under arrest.

Further investigation revealed that the male was prohibited from possessing firearms and was bound by a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

28-year-old Wade BRODIE of no fixed address faces the following Criminal Code charges:

· Break, Enter Dwelling House and Commit Indictable Offence

· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

· Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

· Fail to Comply with Probation Order

· Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by

Crime

He was held for a Bail Hearing to answer to his charges.

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