OTTAWA – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has identified one of two people charged after Wayne Gretzky memorabilia were stolen from his father’s home in Brantford, Ont. earlier this year.
OPP spokesman Bill Dickson confirmed late Tuesday that June Dobson is one of the people indicted in this investigation. Dickson also confirmed that Inspector Dobson is the OPP’s Detachment Commander in Grenville.
A 58-year-old Oakville man was arrested and charged with theft of over $ 5,000 and possessions over $ 5,000, according to a Brantford Police media release sent Tuesday. Another 58-year-old Brockville woman was arrested and charged with $ 5,000 fraud and breach of trust.
Brantford police say the items amount to more than $ 500,000.
“The charges against Inspector June Dobson are not related to the larger theft investigation. During the initial investigation, police discovered evidence unrelated to the initial investigation that a separate person was believed to have committed a fraud involving Gretzky memorabilia, ”Dickson said.
Dickson adds that Inspector Dobson was on duty when the alleged incidents took place and is currently on an independent vacation.
In a separate statement emailed, Dickson added that Inspector Dobson had received a letter informing her of her suspension should she return to work.
“The OPP Professional Standards Unit will also conduct an internal investigation into the Police Services Act for misconduct,” said Dickson.
In August, the Gretzky family contacted the Brantford Police Service after it was discovered that several sports memorabilia were missing from Walter Gretzky’s home.
The Brantford Police Service was assisted by the RCMP and OPP in a three month investigation.
Police say this investigation enabled police to identify specific apartment buildings where the stolen property is believed to be.
There’s more to come …
.
