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FROM: Criminal Investigation Branch RELEASE: Friday, May 09, 2008 OPP SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING SUSPECT WANTED IN MURDER INVESTIGATION (Orillia, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Branch needs the public’s assistance in locating a male suspect in connection to the murder of a Windsor, Ontario man in 2002. The OPP issued an arrest warrant for Savang SYCHANTHA in 2002, following an investigation into the death of 18 year-old Riad Baroud, whose remains were found in the Municipality of Chatham–Kent on April 25, 2002. The investigation revealed that on April 22, 2002, SYCHANTHA and an accomplice took the victim by force from Windsor, Ontario, who was then bound, restrained and beaten to death. SYCHANTHA and his accomplice then disposed of the victim’s body in a bush lot. SYCHANTHA fled from Canada to Laos in southeast Asia after this offence, however it is now believed that he may have returned to Canada, residing possibly in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver under an assumed and unknown identity. SYCHANTHA was born on January 1, 1962 in Vientiane, Laos. He has black hair, brown eyes, a dark complexion, is 173 cm (5 ft. 8 in.) tall with a slender build and weighs approximately 59 kg. (130 lbs.). He has a small birthmark under his eye on his left cheek and has a tattoo of dots on his left hand. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of SYCHANTHA. Any person with information regarding the location of Savang (Lay) SYCHANTHA should immediately contact the Director of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch at 1 888-310-1122 or (705) 329-6111, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. A photo of SYCANTHA and additional information can be viewed at www.opp.ca by clicking on the “Investigative” link in the left-hand column, then click on “Wanted” on the right of the screen . -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to Current Events Tab) www.crimealerts.net Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet Hayes | Office: (519) 723-2491 | Cell: (519) 551-0802 From: Const. Janet Hayes Date/Time: Friday, May 9, 2008 3:15 p.m. Warrant Obtained for Shawn CARTWRIGHT (Lakeshore, Ont.) The OPP Street Crimes Unit has obtained a warrant for the arrest of the 3rd suspect wanted in relation to the break and enters in Lakeshore. Shawn CARTWRIGHT 08 June 1969 (38) of no fixed address in the Windsor area is currently wanted for the break and enters that occurred on May 7^th to 3 residences in Lakeshore. He is wanted on multiple charges of break& enter and theft, and possession of property. *Please refer to the attached photograph of the accused, Shawn CARTWRIGHT. Anyone with information of CARTWRIGHT’S whereabouts is asked to contact the OPP 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. Identity of Accused Windsor Pair (Lakeshore, Ont.) The accused Windsor pair remains in custody, next appearance in court will be Monday May 12^th. Randall (Randy) COULTER (37) of no fixed address in the Windsor area Theresa COULTER (33) of no fixed address in the Windsor area The OPP Street Crimes Unit has sought an arrest warrant for an outstanding 3^rd accused party a 38 year old Windsor man. The OPP extends our appreciation to the Windsor Police Service and the Media for their assistance with this investigation. Original Release: From: Const. Janet Hayes Date/Time: Friday, May 9, 2008 9:15 a.m. Accused Parties Remain In Custody (Lakeshore, Ont.) As a result of an investigation conducted by the OPP Street Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Windsor Police Service two Windsor people have been arrested and charged in conjunction to the rash of thefts in Lakeshore on May 7^th. A 37-year-old Windsor man and a 33-year-old Windsor woman were arrested in Windsor on Thursday May 8^th. They were held for a Show Cause Hearing on May 9th charged jointly with: 3 Counts of Break and Enter to the residences in Lakeshore and 2 Counts of Possession of Stolen Property. The investigation continues. Original Release: From: Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 4:10 p.m. Update to Break and Enters in Lakeshore (Lakeshore, Ont.) The OPP Street Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Windsor Police Service has located the suspect vehicle (Lincoln Town Car) involved in the Break and Enters and Thefts that occurred yesterday (May 7^th). Suspects are presently under arrest in police custody. Further details will be release tomorrow morning around 9:00 a.m. The OPP extends our appreciation to the Windsor Police Service and the Media for their assistance with this investigation. Original Release: From: Const. Janet HAYES Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:30 a.m. Overnight Occurrences Lakeshore: Lakeshore OPP received reports of 3 daytime break and enters to residences. Break and enter to a residence near the 650 block of County Road 25. Culprits kicked in door to gain entry. Stolen: several pieces of jewellery men’s and women’s, alcohol, gasoline, clothing, Humidor with 50-75 Cuban cigars, Power meter – Model-Fluke, 1735 Power logger and US cash. Break and enter to a residence near the 2900 block of the 3^rd Concession. Culprits kicked in a garage door and stole a helmet from the garage. Thieves attempted to steal an off-road vehicle. Break and enter to a residence near the 1600 block of County Road 46 (Woodslee). Occurred between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Large theft of items: large quantity of Canadian Cash, Carling Light beer, shrimp, crab legs, pizza’s lamb skewers, diet pepsi, blue Nintendo DS serial #UG165640097 and 6 games, Panasonic PV-L450-K camcorder, Jewellery box with gold plate (K.J.F. engraved on it) various pieces of jewellery including a 14kt yellow/white gold diamond pendant attached to yellow 10kt gold necklace, 1989 St. Anne High School ring with blue sapphire and children’s ID (birth certificates and health cards. The OPP Identification and Street Crimes Unit attended to investigate and collect evidence from the scene Suspect vehicle: 1995 Lincoln town Car 4-door white bearing Ontario Licence# BBRE 991. Police are presently looking for this vehicle and the occupants. The occupants of the vehicle are believed to have approached residents in Essex County. Anyone who observed or observes this vehicle or had dealing with the occupants of this vehicle is asked to contact Essex OPP Street Crimes Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to Current Events Tab) www.crimealerts.net Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet Hayes | Office: (519) 723-2491 | Cell: (519) 551-0802 Essex Detachment News Box 910, Essex, ON Release N8M 2Y2 (519) 723-2491 Inspector Rick DERUS Communique UPDATED – May 9^th, 2008 – Members of the OPP and Windsor Police would like to thank the public for supporting the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics by attending the local BOSTON PIZZA’s and making donations. A total of $1700 was raised between the two stores. From: SGT RICK TONIAL Date/Time: May 7^th, 2008 On May 8^th, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm. Officers from Essex County OPP, Lasalle Police, Windsor Police, Amherstburg Police, Canada Customs and Essex Police are teaming up with Boston Pizza to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Boston Pizza is a corporate sponsor of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and have unselfishly donated their time and business. Officers from these police services will be serving patrons and accepting donations for Special Olympics. The public are welcome to stop by your local Boston Pizza, (Manning Rd – Lakeshore, and Walker Rd, Windsor) to help out a worthy cause and watch our police officers protect and “SERVE”. Contacts – Sgt Rick Tonial – OPP - 519-999-0344 Constable Geoff Stotts – Windsor Police Service -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to Current Events Tab) www.crimealerts.net Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet Hayes | Office: (519) 723-2491 | Cell: (519) 551-0802 From: Const. Janet Hayes Date/Time: Friday, May 9, 2008 1:30 p.m. Identity of Accused Windsor Pair (Lakeshore, Ont.) The accused Windsor pair remains in custody, next appearance in court will be Monday May 12^th. Randall (Randy) COULTER (37) of no fixed address in the Windsor area Theresa COULTER (33) of no fixed address in the Windsor area The OPP Street Crimes Unit has sought an arrest warrant for an outstanding 3^rd accused party a 38 year old Windsor man. The OPP extends our appreciation to the Windsor Police Service and the Media for their assistance with this investigation. Original Release: From: Const. Janet Hayes Date/Time: Friday, May 9, 2008 9:15 a.m. Accused Parties Remain In Custody (Lakeshore, Ont.) As a result of an investigation conducted by the OPP Street Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Windsor Police Service two Windsor people have been arrested and charged in conjunction to the rash of thefts in Lakeshore on May 7^th. A 37-year-old Windsor man and a 33-year-old Windsor woman were arrested in Windsor on Thursday May 8^th. They were held for a Show Cause Hearing on May 9th charged jointly with: 3 Counts of Break and Enter to the residences in Lakeshore and 2 Counts of Possession of Stolen Property. The investigation continues. Original Release: From: Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 4:10 p.m. Update to Break and Enters in Lakeshore (Lakeshore, Ont.) The OPP Street Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Windsor Police Service has located the suspect vehicle (Lincoln Town Car) involved in the Break and Enters and Thefts that occurred yesterday (May 7^th). Suspects are presently under arrest in police custody. Further details will be release tomorrow morning around 9:00 a.m. The OPP extends our appreciation to the Windsor Police Service and the Media for their assistance with this investigation. Original Release: From: Const. Janet HAYES Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:30 a.m. Overnight Occurrences Lakeshore: Lakeshore OPP received reports of 3 daytime break and enters to residences. Break and enter to a residence near the 650 block of County Road 25. Culprits kicked in door to gain entry. Stolen: several pieces of jewellery men’s and women’s, alcohol, gasoline, clothing, Humidor with 50-75 Cuban cigars, Power meter – Model-Fluke, 1735 Power logger and US cash. Break and enter to a residence near the 2900 block of the 3^rd Concession. Culprits kicked in a garage door and stole a helmet from the garage. Thieves attempted to steal an off-road vehicle. Break and enter to a residence near the 1600 block of County Road 46 (Woodslee). Occurred between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Large theft of items: large quantity of Canadian Cash, Carling Light beer, shrimp, crab legs, pizza’s lamb skewers, diet pepsi, blue Nintendo DS serial #UG165640097 and 6 games, Panasonic PV-L450-K camcorder, Jewellery box with gold plate (K.J.F. engraved on it) various pieces of jewellery including a 14kt yellow/white gold diamond pendant attached to yellow 10kt gold necklace, 1989 St. Anne High School ring with blue sapphire and children’s ID (birth certificates and health cards. The OPP Identification and Street Crimes Unit attended to investigate and collect evidence from the scene Suspect vehicle: 1995 Lincoln town Car 4-door white bearing Ontario Licence# BBRE 991. Police are presently looking for this vehicle and the occupants. The occupants of the vehicle are believed to have approached residents in Essex County. Anyone who observed or observes this vehicle or had dealing with the occupants of this vehicle is asked to contact Essex OPP Street Crimes Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to Current Events Tab) www.crimealerts.net Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet Hayes | Office: (519) 723-2491 | Cell: (519) 551-0802 From: Const. Janet Hayes Date/Time: Friday, May 9, 2008 9:15 a.m. Accused Parties Remain In Custody (Lakeshore, Ont.) As a result of the investigation conducted by the OPP Street Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Windsor Police Service two Windsor people have been arrested and charged in conjunction to the rash of break and enter's and thefts in Lakeshore on May 7^th. A 37-year-old Windsor man and a 33-year-old Windsor woman were arrested in Windsor on Thursday May 8^th. They were held for a Show Cause Hearing on May 9th charged jointly with: 3 Counts of Break and Enter to the residences in Lakeshore and 2 Counts of Possession of Stolen Property. The investigation continues. Original Release: From: Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 4:10 p.m. Update to Break and Enters in Lakeshore (Lakeshore, Ont.) The OPP Street Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Windsor Police Service has located the suspect vehicle (Lincoln Town Car) involved in the Break and Enters and Thefts that occurred yesterday (May 7^th). Suspects are presently under arrest in police custody. Further details will be release tomorrow morning around 9:00 a.m. The OPP extends our appreciation to the Windsor Police Service and the Media for their assistance with this investigation. Original Release: From: Const. Janet HAYES Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:30 a.m. Overnight Occurrences Lakeshore: Lakeshore OPP received reports of 3 daytime break and enters to residences. Break and enter to a residence near the 650 block of County Road 25. Culprits kicked in door to gain entry. Stolen: several pieces of jewellery men’s and women’s, alcohol, gasoline, clothing, Humidor with 50-75 Cuban cigars, Power meter – Model-Fluke, 1735 Power logger and US cash. Break and enter to a residence near the 2900 block of the 3^rd Concession. Culprits kicked in a garage door and stole a helmet from the garage. Thieves attempted to steal an off-road vehicle. Break and enter to a residence near the 1600 block of County Road 46 (Woodslee). Occurred between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Large theft of items: large quantity of Canadian Cash, Carling Light beer, shrimp, crab legs, pizza’s lamb skewers, diet pepsi, blue Nintendo DS serial #UG165640097 and 6 games, Panasonic PV-L450-K camcorder, Jewellery box with gold plate (K.J.F. engraved on it) various pieces of jewellery including a 14kt yellow/white gold diamond pendant attached to yellow 10kt gold necklace, 1989 St. Anne High School ring with blue sapphire and children’s ID (birth certificates and health cards. The OPP Identification and Street Crimes Unit attended to investigate and collect evidence from the scene Suspect vehicle: 1995 Lincoln town Car 4-door white bearing Ontario Licence# BBRE 991. Police are presently looking for this vehicle and the occupants. The occupants of the vehicle are believed to have approached residents in Essex County. Anyone who observed or observes this vehicle or had dealing with the occupants of this vehicle is asked to contact Essex OPP Street Crimes Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to Current Events Tab) www.crimealerts.net Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet Hayes | Office: (519) 723-2491 | Cell: (519) 551-0802 From: Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 4:10 p.m. Update to Break and Enters in Lakeshore (Lakeshore, Ont.) The OPP Street Crimes Unit with the assistance of the Windsor Police Service have located the suspect vehicle (Lincoln Town Car) involved in the Break and Enters and Thefts that occurred yesterday (May 7^th). Suspects have been arrested and remain in police custody. Further details will be release tomorrow morning around 9:00 a.m. The OPP extends our appreciation to the Windsor Police Service and the Media for their assistance with this investigation. Original Release: From: Const. Janet HAYES Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:30 a.m. Overnight Occurrences Lakeshore: Lakeshore OPP received reports of 3 daytime break and enters to residences. Break and enter to a residence near the 650 block of County Road 25. Culprits kicked in door to gain entry. Stolen: several pieces of jewellery men’s and women’s, alcohol, gasoline, clothing, Humidor with 50-75 Cuban cigars, Power meter – Model-Fluke, 1735 Power logger and US cash. Break and enter to a residence near the 2900 block of the 3^rd Concession. Culprits kicked in a garage door and stole a helmet from the garage. Thieves attempted to steal an off-road vehicle. Break and enter to a residence near the 1600 block of County Road 46 (Woodslee). Occurred between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Large theft of items: large quantity of Canadian Cash, Carling Light beer, shrimp, crab legs, pizza’s lamb skewers, diet pepsi, blue Nintendo DS serial #UG165640097 and 6 games, Panasonic PV-L450-K camcorder, Jewellery box with gold plate (K.J.F. engraved on it) various pieces of jewellery including a 14kt yellow/white gold diamond pendant attached to yellow 10kt gold necklace, 1989 St. Anne High School ring with blue sapphire and children’s ID (birth certificates and health cards. The OPP Identification and Street Crimes Unit attended to investigate and collect evidence from the scene Suspect vehicle: 1995 Lincoln town Car 4-door white bearing Ontario Licence# BBRE 991. Police are presently looking for this vehicle and the occupants. The occupants of the vehicle are believed to have approached residents in Essex County. Anyone who observed or observes this vehicle or had dealing with the occupants of this vehicle is asked to contact Essex OPP Street Crimes Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to Current Events Tab) www.crimealerts.net Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet Hayes | Office: (519) 723-2491 | Cell: (519) 551-0802 From: Const. Janet HAYES Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:30 a.m. Overnight Occurrences Lakeshore: Lakeshore OPP received reports of 3 daytime break and enters to residences. Break and enter to a residence near the 650 block of County Road 25. Culprits kicked in door to gain entry. Stolen: several pieces of jewellery men’s and women’s, alcohol, gasoline, clothing, Humidor with 50-75 Cuban cigars, Power meter – Model-Fluke, 1735 Power logger and US cash. Break and enter to a residence near the 2900 block of the 3^rd Concession. Culprits kicked in a garage door and stole a helmet from the garage. Thieves attempted to steal an off-road vehicle. Break and enter to a residence near the 1600 block of County Road 46 (Woodslee). Occurred between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Large theft of items: large quantity of Canadian Cash, Carling Light beer, shrimp, crab legs, pizza’s lamb skewers, diet pepsi, blue Nintendo DS serial #UG165640097 and 6 games, Panasonic PV-L450-K camcorder, Jewellery box with gold plate (K.J.F. engraved on it) various pieces of jewellery including a 14kt yellow/white gold diamond pendant attached to yellow 10kt gold necklace, 1989 St. Anne High School ring with blue sapphire and children’s ID (birth certificates and health cards. The OPP Identification and Street Crimes Unit attended to investigate and collect evidence from the scene Suspect vehicle: 1995 Lincoln town Car 4-door white bearing Ontario Licence# BBRE 991. Police are presently looking for this vehicle and the occupants. The occupants of the vehicle are believed to have approached residents in Essex County. Anyone who observed or observes this vehicle or had dealing with the occupants of this vehicle is asked to contact Essex OPP Street Crimes Unit 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. Around 4:25 p.m. Essex County OPP received a report of a possible impaired driver operating a brown and white Ford Bronco heading westbound on Highway 3. The witness observed the vehicle travelling all over the roadway, hitting the shoulder and crossing the centre line. The vehicle was located on Highway 3, west of County Road 19. The driver, a 35-year-old Leamington man was arrested. He was released on a Promise to Appear charged with Drive with Over 80 mgs of alcohol - court date in Windsor on June 26^th. Around 2:30 a.m. Lakeshore OPP was notified of an attempt break and enter to a store near the 400 block of County Road 34. A male suspect was seen running away from the front of the store, heading northbound. The suspect attempted to spin the lock. Suspect: male, wearing blue jeans and dark sweatshirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lakeshore OPP 519-728-1810 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. On May 8^th around 8:26 a.m. Lakeshore Officers were notified of a single vehicle crash on County Road 46 just east of County Road 31. The driver, a 33-year-old Lakeshore man rolled his pick-up in the ditch. He was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A charge of Drive while under suspension is pending. Tecumseh: Theft of 4 tires from a Pontiac Grand AM parked at a business on Desro Drive. Kingsville: Break and enter to a building on Road 5 east. Entry gained via a door and cash was stolen. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to Current Events Tab) www.crimealerts.net Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet Hayes | Office: (519) 723-2491 | Cell: (519) 551-0802 Essex Detachment News Box 910, Essex, ON Release N8M 2Y2 (519) 723-2491 Inspector Rick DERUS Communique From: SGT RICK TONIAL Date/Time: May 7^th, 2008 On May 8^th, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm. Officers from Essex County OPP, Lasalle Police, Windsor Police, Amherstburg Police, Canada Customs and Essex Police are teaming up with Boston Pizza to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Boston Pizza is a corporate sponsor of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and have unselfishly donated their time and business. Officers from these police services will be serving patrons and accepting donations for Special Olympics. The public are welcome to stop by your local Boston Pizza, (Manning Rd – Lakeshore, and Walker Rd, Windsor) to help out a worthy cause and watch our police officers protect and “SERVE”. Contacts – Sgt Rick Tonial – OPP - 519-999-0344 Constable Geoff Stotts – Windsor Police Service -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to Current Events Tab) www.crimealerts.net Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet Hayes | Office: (519) 723-2491 | Cell: (519) 551-0802