Four arrested after stolen pick-up recovered

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – The Huron County OPP has charged four Huron County residents with a number of criminal offences, following their arrest on the weekend.

Sunday, Nov. 20, at about 12:30 p.m., a Huron OPP officer spotted a stolen Ford F-250 pick-up truck backing out of a conservation area located near Turnberry-Culross Road. As the officer pulled in to initiate a traffic stop, the driver accelerated forward and tried to escape, but the truck quickly became stuck in the mud. Once they realized they were stuck, the four occupants took off running into the wooded area.

Officers from the Huron OPP and South Bruce OPP detachments were able to contain the area until a canine unit arrived on scene. A short while later, officers watched as a car showed up to pick up the four suspects. At that point, officers intervened and were able to take the four wet and muddy suspects into custody. 

A subsequent search of the stolen vehicle revealed two unauthorized .22-calibre rifles inside the truck. Additionally, two of the suspects were found to be in possession of illegal drugs.

As a result, the following individuals have been charged:
 

• Quinn CAMPBELL, 20, of North Huron, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (two counts) and Fail to Comply with a Recognizance. He remains in custody with a video court appearance scheduled for Nov. 22, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
• Dana FITZGERALD, 23, of Wingham, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (two counts) and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for Jan. 9, 2017.
• A 17-year-old male of Central Huron, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (two counts) and Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marijuana. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for Jan.5, 2017, at the Ontario Youth Justice Court – Goderich.
• A 15-year-old female of Seaforth, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (two counts). She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for Jan. 5, 2017, at the Ontario Youth Justice Court – Goderich.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*