The Kenora OPP have arrested 5 people following numerous incidents last weekend.Provincial police say the investigation and subsequent search warrant began when a firearm was reported stolen from the vehicle in the Rideout area on Saturday morning.
At the same time police were called about a black GMC Sierra being stolen in the same area.
Afterward OPP got flooded with reports about break ins up Highway 671.
A road block allowed police to seize the stolen vehicle and arrest 3 suspects.
On Monday a search warrant at a residence on Mascott Avenue saw police seize the stolen firearm along with other property.
All 5 suspects are being held in custody and will appear in Kenora court tomorrow.
21 year old Edward Kersch from Kenora:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Theft from a Motor Vehicle
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Break, Enter Dwelling Commit an Indictable Offence
- Break, Enter Place Commit an Indictable Offence
- Theft Under $5,000
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Break, Enter Dwelling Commit an Indictable Offence x2
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
19 year old Mikhayla Mann from Winnipeg:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
