ALPR HIT FOR A STOLEN VEHICLE RESULTS IN MULTIPLE CHARGES - Three Arrested
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ALPR HIT FOR A STOLEN VEHICLE RESULTS IN MULTIPLE CHARGES
Three Arrested
(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) - The Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals following a traffic stop.
On October 1, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, a member of the Wellington County OPP, was conducting proactive patrol when their cruiser’s Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system registered a “hit” on a stolen motor vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Fourth Line in Guelph Eramosa Township.
As a result of the investigation three individuals were placed under arrest.
Ryan MCKAY, a 44-year-old from Wellington North Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a schedule I substance - methamphetamine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
MCKAY was held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph.
Michael PURCELL, a 43-year-old from Cambridge, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Driving while under suspension
PURCELL was released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on November 7, 2025.
Lastly, Sarah WILBEE, a 39-year-old from Cambridge, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
WILBEE was released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on November 7, 2025.