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Another guy charged in botched medical pot burglary

A 21-year-old is accused of having a loaded firearm and wearing a disguise
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Four in custody following a break and enter in progress

Another Man Charged

TOWN OF ERIN – On February 18, 2016 at approximately 12:08 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a break and enter in progress at a Health Canada-authorized medical marijuana producer on Side Road 17, Town of Erin.

Four males were charged. One young person cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Police continued to investigate and on July 8, 2016 21-year-old Brandon Rego of Brampton was arrested and charged with;

  • Break and enter a dwelling house - Criminal Code (C.C.)

  • Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence - C.C.

  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose - C.C.

  • Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm - C.C.

  • Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime - C.C.

  • Disguise with Intent - C.C.

He appeared in WASH Court on July 9, 2016.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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