NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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An area resident has been arrested by members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment in connection to a series of criminal incidents within the Town of Penetanguishene during the weekend of Feb. 11 to 14, 2023.
On Feb. 11, 2023 at 11:25 p.m. a Hewson Street resident contacted the OPP Communication Centre after an individual was attempting to unlawfully enter a vehicle on the property.
On Feb. 13, 2023 the owner of a Main Street restaurant reported that the business was the victim of an overnight break-and-enter occurrence resulting in the loss of a cash box and a quantity of cash.
Through investigation of these incidents a suspect was identified and later located and arrested at 3:35 a.m. Feb. 14, 2023 on Church Street allegedly in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine and also for outstanding judicial processes.
Charged is Matthew Cascanette, 23, of Penetanguishene with the following criminal offences:
- Fail to comply with probation order (five counts)
- Break, enter a place with intent to commit indictable offence
- Possession break-in instruments
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 in Canada
- Resist peace officer
- Mischief — destroys or damages property
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance (cocaine) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date on these charges.
OPP officers urge home and business owners to make themselves aware of the property security tips found in the following link: OPP SafeGuard Ontario Property Security Program.
If you have any information of a crime in your neighbourhood or workplace please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca if you have any information on this or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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