Six arrests following raid targetting copper thefts in Dufferin County

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Posted November 21, 2025

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On November 19, the Dufferin OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Caledon CSCU, Grey Bruce CSCU, Nottawasaga CSCU, and Dufferin A and D Platoon, executed search warrants at four locations, including two rural farm properties and a scrap yard in the northwest part of Dufferin County.

 

The following items were seized:

• Large quantity of stolen Bell copper wire

• 2021 Ram 1500 (previously stolen; approx. value $45,000)

• 2018 Chevrolet Silverado (previously stolen; approx. value $20,000)

• Terex skid steer (previously stolen; approx. value $45,000)

• Two large tandem-axle utility trailers (previously stolen; value approx. $25,000)

• Large quantity of stolen power tools (approx. value $10,000)

• 359 grams of methamphetamine (approx. value $23,000)

• Quantity of cocaine

• 11 long guns

• 6 handguns

• 3 replica firearms with removed serial numbers

• 1 prohibited device (magazine)

• Large assortment of ammunition

 

Six individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.

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The raids were the culmination of a Dufferin OPP investigation related to an increase of copper thefts and complaints from the public.

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Samiullah KHAN, 40-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada X 2

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

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Gordon WINSLOW, 33-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada X 5

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

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Tracey JOHNSTON, 50-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada X 5

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

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Chelsea MONCKTON, 33-year-old female, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada X 5

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

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Brandy WISEBROD, 46-year-old female, from Dundalk has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in property obtained by crime

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada

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Curtis WHITTEN, 33-year-old male, from Melancthon has been charged with:

•      Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

•      Mischief Endangering Life

•      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada X 5

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine​