Sixteen arrested in stolen property probe
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This article was published 01/02/2022 (1379 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Police arrested 16 people over the last four months in connection to allegedly trafficking stolen property.
Between September 2021 and January 2022, police in the Major Crimes Section, Crime Suppression Unit and general patrol investigated people reportedly responsible for a large portion of commercial and residential break-ins, according to police.
Many of the businesses were construction-related in Brandon and surrounding communities, police say. Much of the stolen property included power tools and equipment.
Police say multiple investigations and search warrants were executed, which turned up stolen property estimated to be worth more than $100,000. Two stolen vehicles were also found, which led police to more stolen property and drugs.
“Going through all of the recovered stolen property has proven to be very [labour]-intensive for investigators. Some of the property will never be returned or connected with the rightful owners, as the serial numbers were not recorded prior to the thefts,” police said in a press release.
A total of 16 people have been arrested so far, and 11 people have been charged with trafficking stolen property. According to police, there are connections between the people charged.
Trafficking stolen property also fuels the drug trade, police say.
On Dec. 21 at 11 a.m., officers in the Major Crime Section and Crime Suppression Unit executed eight search warrants at a residence on Wankling Boulevard in the west end, police say.
The searches allegedly turned up numerous power tools, a drone and clothing police believe to be stolen.
Robert Ballinggall, 48, was arrested and is scheduled to appear in court on March 3. He was charged with possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking.
Police also reportedly found a gun, a small amount of meth and a ballistic helmet. On Jan. 26, Ballinggall was also charged with possession of meth, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, two counts of failing to comply with a release order and possession of body armour without a permit.
Robert Criggie, 34, Trevor Linklator, 37, Cody Cardinal, 39, Nelson Leckie, 47, Christopher Laliberty, 38, Catherine Shingoose, 44, Terence Kimball, 44, and Dillon Dowswell, 30, are all charged with possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking. The charges have not been proven in court.
Anthony Campbell, 35, and Richard Beam, 49, were charged with possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking meth, police say.
Three other men and two women are also facing charges.
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