(QUINTE WEST, ON) - The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested an individual following a traffic stop.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 8:00 am, Quinte West OPP were alerted to a stolen vehicle moving through the area, being tracked by an installed GPS.
The vehicle was intercepted on highway 401, and an occupant was arrested. The vehicle was returned to its rightful owner.
Jerry DOMOND, age 44 from Quebec, was charged with:
- Theft of motor vehicle
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of a device for the purpose of committing theft
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance - cocaine
- Mischief under $5,000
- Fail to comply with probation order
The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, Ontario.
Thieves are constantly developing new methods to facilitate vehicle thefts.
Some recommendations to prevent vehicle thefts include:
- Park vehicles in a locked garage as most vehicles are stolen from a driveway
- Use a steering wheel lock, which will also work as a visual deterrent
- Install a lock on your cars data port (a simple device that can be purchased online and blocks access to the vehicles computer port)
- Install a GPS tracking device