A Brantford man is facing criminal charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a reported break-and-enter at a rural residence in the County of Brant.
According to the Brant County detachment of the OPP, officers were dispatched to a home on McLellan Road shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Upon arrival, police discovered an individual unlawfully inside the residence.
Following a brief investigation, the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Paul Helmer, 47, of Brantford, has been charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling house and mischief under $5,000.
Helmer is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on June 19, 2025.
Police are asking anyone with information related to the investigation to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersbb.com.
Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
