The Hanover Police Service has completed a lengthy investigation after receiving a complaint in April 2022 of thefts and frauds from a local business.

The investigation determined a former employee was swindling money totalling over $175,000 from the business where he was employed for several years. The Hanover Police Service has charged an Owen Sound man, Christopher Dewdney, 55, with 65 criminal charges as follows:

• • Theft Under $5000 x 47
  • Theft Over $5000 x 5
  • Fraud Over $5000 x 5
  • Forgery x 6
  • Fraud Under $5000 x 1
  • Criminal Breach of Trust x 1

The suspect was released from custody after his arrest and scheduled to appear in Walkerton Court on today’s date, December 14, 2022, to answer to his charges.

source: media release, Hanover Police