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Amaranth man facing multiple charges after break and enter
June 3, 2021 · 0 Comments
=Dufferin OPP responded to a break and enter at a residence on Broadway in the Town of Orangeville last Wednesday (May 26) at approximately 6:05 a.m.
Information was received that a male suspect entered an apartment unit, assaulted the resident with a weapon when confronted and fled. There was no property obtained and the victim is unaware of the motives.
A short time later, the suspect had an altercation with a second victim at the rear of the apartment building. During this altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim and stole the victim’s cellphone.
Officers located the suspect later in a nearby parking lot.
As a result of the investigation conducted by Dufferin OPP uniform officers, with the assistance of members from Dufferin Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Scott LEMOS, 34, of Amaranth, has been charged with:
• Break and enter a dwelling house – commit indictable offence
• Assault with a Weapon – two counts
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – three counts
• Robbery with Theft
These charges have not been proven in court. The accused was transported to the Dufferin Detachment and held pending a bail hearing.
Learn to safeguard your property, visit https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=115&lng=en&entryid=570bf1a58f94ac983906709c.
Report suspicious persons or activity to OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.
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