Retirement, training deadlines leave Oil Springs without fire chief on July 1
Arkona man faces break in charges
August 7, 2024
An Arkona man is facing charges after three break ins in that community.
Lambton OPP were called Townsend Line for a break and enter July 31. The Forensic ID unit was called in to help.
Lambton OPP and Essex OPP Street Crime Units investigated and then executed a search warrant, just down Townsend Line. Police say they found items stolen from the initial call and from two previous break ins on the road which occurred April 26.
Dylan Comeau, 28, of Arkona is facing five criminal charges including three counts of break and enter to commit theft.
He’s been released from custody to return to court Sept. 9.
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