The latest developments in the Wayne Gretzky stolen memorabilia situation have linked an Ontario Provincial Police inspector to the crime, leading to additional charges being laid in the case.
Per OPP spokesperson Bill Dickson, inspector June Dobson of Brockville is now facing fraud charges in connection to the memorabilia heist, during which over $500,000 of items had been taken from the home of Walter Gretzky, Wayne's father.
«During the course of the initial investigation, police uncovered evidence, unrelated to the initial investigation, that a separate individual is believed to have committed fraud involving Gretzky memorabilia."
Dobson had been working as a detachment commander for the Grenville OPP, and was on duty at the time the incident, but has since taken a leave of absence.
«While Inspector Dobson was on duty when the alleged incidents took place, she is currently on unrelated leave. We cannot speak to the reasons for her leave due to privacy guidelines,» Dickson said.
Many of the items that were taken have since been recovered, but a number of items remain missing, most of which were likely sold to collectors across the country.
Source: globalnews.ca
