Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from Oxford CSCU, West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Canine Unit, laid multiple charges following the execution of a search warrant at a rural property in the County of Brant.
On May 16, 2025, shortly before 10:00 a.m., police executed a search warrant at a property located on Colborne Street East, Brant County.
The investigation was initiated after police received information regarding the location of a recently stolen vehicle. The following stolen vehicles were seized:
- 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 (Blue), valued at $20,000
- 2014 GMC Sierra (Red), valued at $10,000
- 2017 Chevrolet Express Van (Gray), valued at $25,000
The total estimated value of the recovered vehicles is approximately $55,000.
Three individuals were arrested and charged.
Accused:
Brandon FERREIRA, 38-years-old, of Brant County, has been charged with
- Three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- One count of Fraudulent Concealment
David LORNE, 41-years-old, of Cambridge, has been charged with:
- Three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- One count of Theft of Motor Vehicle
- One count of Disguise with Intent
- Three counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order
- One count of Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- One count of Fraudulent Concealment
Samantha SMITH, 37-years-old, of Brant County, has been charged with:
- Three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- One count of Fraudulent Concealment
Ferreira and Lorne were held for a bail hearing, while Smith was released on a Form 10.
The investigation is ongoing.
