Month-long investigation leads to charges against three suspects in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville crime spree

A month-long investigation into a series of incidents across the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville area has led to two suspects being charged.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) officers in the area began an investigation in March 2025, when several incidents across the region were reported. Police say in an April 14 media release that vehicle, its driver and passengers were involved in several thefts, as well multiple incidents in which the individuals refused to stop for police. 

As part of the investigation, officers were able to identify suspects through surveillance video. On Thursday April 10, officers located the vehicle in a parking lot in Kemptville and were able to block it from leaving. Three people were arrested at the scene.

The below charges have not been proven in court.

Trevor Murray, 22, of Perth, has been charged with:

·        Theft under $5,000

·        Dangerous operation

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Flight from police

·        Fail to comply with probation

Cole Ferguson, 18, of Montague Township, has been charged with theft under $5,000. 

Samantha Colles, 19, of Oxford in Grenville County, has been charged with:

·        Theft under $5,000

·        Fail to comply with undertaking – two counts

Murray remains in custody for a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on April 15. Colles was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on May 23. Ferguson was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on May 9.