A fraud investigation in New Tecumseth involving two high-end vintage vehicles has led to numerous charges for two people.
On June 9, 2024, police responded to a report of a fraud at a home on Highway 9. The complainant said the ownerships of the two vehicles had been fraudulently registered in someone else’s name. The keys for the vehicles were also missing from the complainant’s residence. The combined value of the vehicles is more than $500,000.
On Jan. 30, several search warrants were executed and two people were arrested. The key fobs and ownerships were recovered.
Police also seized 11 long guns, 768 grams of cocaine, a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz, drug paraphernalia, ammunition, three knives, four cellphones, two iPads, five sets of vehicle keys, and a “large sum” of Canadian currency, Nottawasaga OPP said in a news release.
Anthony Fasullo, 30, of Vaughan, was arrested at an address on Innisfil Beach Road and charged with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Fraud over $5,000 (two counts)
- Using, dealing, acting on forged documents (two counts)
- Failing to comply with a release order (three counts)
- Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000
- Resisting a peace officer
He was held for a bail hearing and is set to appear in court Friday.
Morgan Crouse, 25, of Tottenham, was charged with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Trafficking in a Schedule 1 substance (cocaine)
She was released from custody and has a Feb. 20 court date.
This investigation is continuing, and anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
