April 27, 2016
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(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A 25-year-old Central Huron man remains in custody after he attended court Wednesday morning, April 27, for a court appearance.
The Huron County OPP has laid 13 charges against the accused in connection to a series of events that unfolded Tuesday afternoon, April 26.
Just before 3 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to Saltford Road after receiving a complaint of a possible impaired driver. Police received information that a man had driven to a residence in Saltford and parked a vehicle on the front lawn of the caller’s property. The driver tried to leave the property in the vehicle, but the engine had sustained significant damage and the vehicle was immobile. The driver abandoned the vehicle and took off on foot heading toward the Maitland River carrying a case of beer.
Officers were able to locate the man walking toward the river. Upon speaking with him, police observed several signs that the man was intoxicated. Upon confirming the identity of the driver, he was placed under arrest for impaired driving. He later refused to provide a breath sample to the Intoxilizer Technician.
Further police investigation revealed the driver started his crime spree that morning in Clinton. The accused started off by stealing an unlocked 2005 Ford F-150 pick-up truck from a Huron Street business. He later drove to a property located on Bluewater Veterans Highway where he forced entry into the residence and stole a case of beer.
He then abandoned the truck and stole a Plymouth sedan from the scene. The episode continued when the driver was observed spinning his tires on several front lawns located on Westmount Line. After tearing up the lawns, the driver took off with the damaged vehicle where it came to a stop at the Saltford Road property.
Catlin DAER, 25, of Central Huron is facing the following charges:
Theft of a Motor Vehicle Over $5,000 - two counts
Break, Enter Dwelling House – Commit Theft
Impaired Driving
Refuse to Provide Breath Sample
Driving While Disqualified
Driving While Under Suspension
Mischief Under $5,000 – four counts
Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts
He remains in custody with a video court appearance scheduled for April 29, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
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