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Trespassing call leads to charges in Kapuskasing

Police say the accused was in possession of stolen property, suspected fentanyl
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On June 9, 2022, members of the James Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a male trespassing on Murdock Street in the Town of Kapuskasing. 

Police recognized a person who matched the description provided and spoke to him, further investigation revealed that the person was in possession of stolen property, and suspected fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, Stewart Shields, 48 years old, of Opasatika, was arrested and charged with:

  • Trespassing at Night, contrary to section 177 of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the CC
  • Possession of Break-In Instruments, contrary to section 351(1) of the CC
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Heroin, contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on a later date.

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