Police Briefs from Essex County OPP

LEAMINGTON (July 9) – Backhoe on fire at Seacliff and Peter. Operator previously parked it at the side of the road because the instrument panel indicated that it was overheating.

Operator walked the short distance to his place of employment intending to return for it when it cooled down. Returned to find it on fire. Non-suspicious.

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LEAMINGTON (July 12) – Suspicious persons call at Walmart leads to two males, who are known to police, were arrested and charged.

A 34-year-old Leamington male was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine and possession for the purpose of trafficking – opioid ( other than heroin).

A 33-year-old Leamington male was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin), failure to comply with release order other than to attend court.

Both were released to attend court at a later date.

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LEAMINGTON (July 13) – Break and enter at garage at a residence on Olive Drive. Items missing were shoes belonging to resident, six to eight pairs of Air Jordans and Pumas valued at approximately $1000.

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KINGSVILLE (July 13) – Theft of meat from Zehrs in Kingsville. Male fled in a black pickup truck. Described as 35 years old, 5’6”, short brown hair, wearing black muscle shirt, black track pants and blue running shoes.

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KINGSVILLE (July 15) – Stolen vehicle: grey 2013 Ford F-150 stolen overnight from 7 Clark Street.

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Anyone with information regarding these or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310- 1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.