Haliburton Highlands OPP began an investigation on December 14, 2019 regarding a possible fraud at a local business. The business’s general manager contacted the OPP after inconsistencies were noted with financial documents and invoices. As a result of the investigation two employees of the business were charged.
Stephanie Blackett (age 39) of Minden Hills Township was arrested and charged with:
- Fraud under $5,000 – 10 counts
- Use, deals, acts on forged document – 10 counts
Jessica West (age 32) of Minden Hills Township was arrested and charged with:
- Fraud under $5,000 – 21 counts
- Make forged document – 21 counts
The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on July 8, 2020.