20 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Again
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Jul 2 06:49:49 MST 2025
On June 28, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were made aware of a stolen vehicle within Wellington County, which was initially originating from a neighbouring jurisdiction. The victim was able to advise where their stolen vehicle was due to a GPS (Global Positioning System) / Bluetooth tracking device that they had left in the vehicle.
Due to this system, officers were able to attend the pin-point location and search the area for the stolen vehicle.
As a result of the investigation and swift actions by uniform members of the OPP, Rodney LAROCHE, a 20-year-old from Montreal, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000- in Canada
Failure to comply with release order other than to attend court
Fail to comply with Probation Order
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts)
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. The stolen vehicle was recovered.
The Wellington County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.