On Saturday May 13, 2023, at approximately 10:54 p.m., members of the Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine executed a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of Road 6 East in the Town of Kingsville.  This was in relation to an investigation of a stolen motor vehicle.

As a result, police located a stolen 2023 GMC Acadia, a motorized golf cart and a firearm. The estimated value of the seized items is $62,500.

Micheal Johnny CACILHAS, 35-years-old, from Kingsville has been charged with:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – CC 354(1)(a) (Two Counts)
• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition CC 86(1)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CC 91(1)
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order CC 117.01(1)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Photo by Mike Gosselin