The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of officers from the Sudbury Detachment of the OPP have arrested and charged three people with break and enter as well as multiple other offences.
On March 17, 2024, officers were called to a seasonal cottage after the owner observed people breaking into his cottage on security cameras. The owner of the cottage also called nearby neighbours who attended the cottage and prevented two suspects from leaving until police arrived. A third suspect fled on foot but was located nearby a short time later.
As a result of the investigation three people were arrested:
Derrick Trudel, a 32-year-old person from North Bay was charged with:
- Break and enter into a dwelling house with intent to commit an indictable offence
- Disguise with intent
- Failure to comply with release order – two counts
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Mischief under $5,000
Brandon Hines, a 29-years-old person from North Bay was charged with:
- Break and enter into a dwelling house with intent to commit an indictable offence
- Unlawfully in a dwelling house
- Disguise with intent
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Mischief under $5,000
Ugo Kalu, a 37-years-old person from Sturgeon Falls was charged with, break and enter into a dwelling house with intent to commit an indictable offence.
All three accused were held for bail and remanded into custody. Derrick Trudel and Ugo Kalu are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on March 20, 2024. Brandon HINES is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on March 21, 2024.