Petrolia for cash in second round of housing funding
Two face charges in Watford vehicle thefts
December 28, 2020
Two men – one from London, the other from Brantford – are facing charges after several break and enters in Watford.
Lambton OPP were called to Watford Dec. 19 after several break and enters and a number of stolen vehicles. While they were investigating, OPP got a call about a stolen pickup speeding down Nauvoo Road, following another stolen car from another jurisdiction.
Later, the OPP were called to a crash south of Inwood. The people in the truck fled on foot but the police arrested them a short distance away.
Jordon Jennings, 29, from London faces 18 charges including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime and bail violations.
Brandon Perry, 31, of Brantford faces 14 charges including theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation and possession of property obtained by crime.
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