Second suspect charged after over $150,000 of stolen vehicles and more recovered in Lanark Highlands

A second person has been charged in connection with the recovery of over $150,000 worth of stolen property in Lanark Highlands, OPP report. 

Lanark OPP, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit and OPP Emergency Response Team executed a warrant at a residence on McDonalds Corners Road in Lanark Highlands on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

An individual from Cantley, Quebec was arrested at the location in Lanark Highlands and was charged with seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime, as well as failure to comply with an undertaking.

Police say that later the same evening, a second individual attended the Lanark OPP Detachment to turn herself in.

Heather Parsons, age 36, of Lanark Highlands, has now been charged with seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime. Charges have not been proven in court. This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on September 9, 2024.

The first accused accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Aug. 16.

The recovered items include three stolen vehicles, two trailers and two Kubota lawn mowers.

The investigation by Lanark County OPP, Lanark County Crime Unit and Community Street Crime Unit is continuing.