Bracebridge OPP say they have arrested and charged two people with multiple offences relating to several incidents within the Town of Gravenhurst in the months of October and November 2022.
On November 8th and 9th, police responded to a multiple break and enters into business premises (Including Currie”s Music and Gem and Dia. Jewellers) in the downtown core of Gravenhurst. As a result of these investigations, police have arrested and charged the following:
Brian Binder, age 33, of Gravenhurst
– Break and Enter x2
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
– Trafficking in Stolen Goods
– Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance
– Fail to Comply with Release Order
Binder was subsequently held for a Bail hearing on November 11, 2022.
Between October 19th and November 8th, police also investigated several mischiefs, thefts, and break-ins at businesses through-out Gravenhurst. As a result of the investigations, police have arrested and charged the following:
Lucas Koskinen, age 30, of Gravenhurst
– Break and Enter x2
– Mischief Over $5,000
– Mischief Under $5,000 x2
– Theft Under $5,000
Koskinen will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 6, 2022, to answer to his charges.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incidents or may have seen suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to assist in these investigations. Individuals may also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lad to a cash reward of up to $2,000.