The OPP and Brantford Police Service are confirming that the top cop in Grenville is facing charges.
CTV News reports that Inspector June Dobson is facing charges after a three-month investigation into the theft of Wayne Gretzky’s hockey memorabilia from the legend’s father’s home.
According to the report the charges against Dobson, who is on leave for other reasons, are not related to the theft investigation.
The OPP can’t comment on the reasons for her leaving.
The initial investigation began when the Gretzky family contacted Brantford Police Service in August.
Brantford Police say the investigation became multi-jurisdictional involving the OPP and RCMP.
It included five search warrants at homes in Ontario and Alberta.
The BPS says during the investigation, they received information about a 58-year-old woman who’d misrepresented an item and charged her with fraud over $5,000 and breach of trust.
The charges against Dobson are not related to a larger theft investigation involving a man from Oakville.
The investigation is still ongoing and the case is before the courts.
—Written by Trevor Smith-Millar