The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is trying to return stolen property from a theft in Russell to its owners.
The East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) assisted by members of the Russell County Detachment completed another investigation leading to two individuals being arrested and approximately $100,000 of stolen property being recovered.
On November 19, 2024, members of the Russell County OPP responded to a call for a theft from a residential construction site in Russell. The initial investigation revealed that two furnaces were stolen from the location. Russell County OPP sought the assistance of the CSCU who assist with investigations involving property crime.
On January 14, 2025, members of the CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence in Cornwall. The CSCU recovered approximately $100,000 in stolen property, including a furnace from the theft in Russell.
As a result, Antoine Campagna, from South Glengarry, Ontario and Joseph Campagna from Cornwall, Ontario were charged with the following under the Criminal Code of Canada:
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – Two counts
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – Two counts
- Trafficking in stolen goods under $5,000 – Two counts
Both parties are to appear in Cornwall Court on February 20, 2025.
Investigators have not been able to locate the rightful owners of the following items:
- 1 King Canada Generator
- 1 Porter Cable air compressor
- 1 York air conditioner
- 1 Environsense hot water tank
- 25 boxes of Mainstays engineered flooring.
Similar thefts have been reported in nearby regions, including the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, as well as the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. There may be victims in these areas whose property was recovered during this investigation.
If you believe these items belong to you, please contact the Russell County OPP detachment and refer to occurrence # E241540010.
