The Essex County OPP Marine Unit recovered a $200,000 backhoe, reported stolen from the Greater Toronto Area, on a barge in the LaSalle Channel of the Detroit River. The discovery was made on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during a vessel inspection. A 42-year-old LaSalle man has been arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. He has been released and is scheduled to appear in court on July 15.
OPP find $200,000 stolen backhoe on barge in Detroit River
Windsor
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Essex County OPP Marine Unit recovered a $200,000 backhoe, reported stolen from the Greater Toronto Area, on a barge in the LaSalle Channel of the Detroit River. The discovery was made on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during a vessel inspection. A 42-year-old LaSalle man has been arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. He has been released and is scheduled to appear in court on July 15.
- 1 Prior to June 3, 2025: Backhoe reported stolen from the Greater Toronto Area.
- 2 June 3, 2025, 9 a.m.: OPP Marine Unit discovered the stolen backhoe on a barge in the Detroit River.
- 3 June 3, 2025: A 42-year-old LaSalle man arrested and charged.
- 4 July 15, 2025: Accused scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.
- Recovery of a $200,000 stolen backhoe
- Arrest and charging of a 42-year-old LaSalle man
- Accused released from custody with a court date
What: A stolen backhoe, valued at $200,000, was recovered by the OPP Marine Unit.
When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9 a.m. (discovery); accused scheduled to appear in court July 15.
Where: LaSalle Channel of the Detroit River, near LaSalle, Ontario. The backhoe was stolen from the Greater Toronto Area.
Why: The backhoe was reported stolen, leading to its recovery and subsequent charges.
How: The OPP Marine Unit was on patrol, observed a barge with a backhoe, conducted a vessel inspection, and discovered the backhoe was stolen.