(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged four individuals following an ALPR (Automated Licence Plate Reader) alert for a stolen vehicle.
On Friday, January 16, 2026, shortly after 11:20 p.m., an officer on general patrol observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Main Street in Wasaga Beach. While passing the vehicle, the officer received an ALPR alert indicating that the vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was stopped and the officer subsequently entered into a theft investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Tatum OGDEN, a 39-year-old of Caledon, was charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000
- Operation while prohibited
- Resist peace officer
- Escape lawful custody
- Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5,000 – five counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Failure to comply with release order
The above accused was transported to the Huronia West Detachment, where he was held for a bail hearing.
Additionally, Edward HARROD, a 31-year-old of Barrie, was charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5,000 – five counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Additionally, Cassandra PEPLOW, a 38-year-old of Barrie, was charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5,000 – five counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Additionally, Sukhpreet SINGH, a 31-year-old of Caledon, was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5,000 – five counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
The remaining accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
ALPR technology has proven to be an effective tool for increasing the efficiency of investigations related to both traffic and criminal offences. ALPR systems detect licence plates linked to occurrences such as wanted or missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen or unattached plates, suspended or prohibited drivers, vehicles associated with AMBER Alerts, and other serious incidents.
