(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On April 13, 2025, around 2:00 pm, members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a motor vehicle theft from a parking lot in Collingwood, ON. The theft of a black Dodge Ram 1500 had occurred within the past hour. The vehicle was left unlocked with keys inside, and additional stolen items included a pre-paid credit card, a debit card, and the complainant’s driver’s licence.
The Collingwood OPP gathered evidence and reviewed video footage from both the theft location and a local gas station, where a transaction was made using the victim’s debit card. During the investigation, police were able to identify the suspects as a 44-year-old, Michael Churchill and a 39-year-old, Tammy Carson, both of Collingwood.
Both individuals have since been located, arrested and were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on April 14, 2025. The stolen vehicle has been recovered and returned it to its owner.
In addition, CHURCHILL has been charged in connection to a theft investigation that stemmed from incidents at the Living Water Resort in Collingwood. Information on that investigation was released to the media earlier this month.
Michael Churchill has been charged with:
- Theft Under $5000 (2 counts)
- Possession under $5000
- Use of Credit Card s342(1)(c)
- Possession Break & Enter Instruments s351(1)
- Breach of Probation Order s733.1
Tammy Carson has been charged with:
- Theft of motor vehicle s333.1
The Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP is dedicated to safeguarding our communities and upholding justice against offenders. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
