(Ontario Provincial Police file photo)(Ontario Provincial Police file photo)
Midwestern

Tree theft results in charges

A theft of trees has resulted in charges against a Conn native.

Wellington County OPP were called on July 9 at noon following a reported theft that had just occurred at an address on Sideroad 6 in Kenilworth. Police were told that several trees valued at over $750 were taken from the property.

Officers were given a picture of the alleged suspect vehicle and the license plate. Police were able to locate the vehicle and recover the stolen trees.

As a result, a 24-year-old from Conn has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph.

Read More Local Stories

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.