WEST GREY, ON – A Shelburne resident is facing numerous Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges following an investigation into counterfeit currency in the Municipality of West Grey.
On July 14, 2026, members of the West Grey Police Service responded to a report of an individual attempting to use counterfeit Canadian currency at a local business.
Officers located a male matching the suspect description in the parking lot of a local gas station while he was attempting to start a motorcycle. During the investigation, police confirmed the individual’s identity and determined that he was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The individual was arrested for uttering counterfeit currency and operating a motor vehicle while prohibited. Following the arrest, officers conducted a search incident to arrest and seized a black crossbody bag belonging to the accused.
Police located and seized:
- An imitation BB handgun and two CO2 cylinders;
- A quantity of counterfeit Canadian currency consisting of $50 denominations;
- Cocaine
As a result of the investigation, the accused was charged with:
- Uttering Counterfeit Money
- Possession of Counterfeit Money
- Operation While Prohibited
- Possession of an Imitation Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine)
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
Further investigation revealed that the motorcycle being operated by the accused, which was displaying no licence plate, had previously been reported stolen.
The accused was held in custody and transported to the West Grey Police Service where he was later scheduled to appear for a bail hearing.
As the matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released at this time.
The West Grey Police Service reminds the public and local businesses to remain vigilant when handling cash transactions and to report any suspected counterfeit currency to police immediately.
