FOUR CHARGED FOLLOWING RECOVERY OF TELECOMMUNICATION WIRE
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(CITY OF GUELPH, ONTARIO) - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested four individuals after recovering a large quantity of telecommunication wire.
On March 2, 2026, at approximately 2 pm, a member of the Wellington County OPP was on proactive patrol on York Road in Guelph when they observed a group of individuals loading suspicious items into the back of a vehicle.
Upon further investigation, the officer recovered approximately $1,200 worth of copper telecommunication wire. The damage to property and infrastructure is estimated to exceed $10,000. As a result, four individuals have been charged.
Scott CHAPMAN, a 47-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Fail to comply Undertaking
The accused was held in police custody, pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph.
Carrie MCDERMOTT, a 37-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 29, 2026.
Semir ABDULKADIR, a 46-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 29, 2026.
Kevin TENTO, a 43-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 29, 2026.