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ARRESTED: WANTED PERSON - Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS - News

ARRESTED: WANTED PERSON - Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS - News

ARRESTED: WANTED PERSON - Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS - News

ARRESTED: WANTED PERSON - Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS

Jul 20, 2021

21-26744, 21-27051, 21-27176, 21-27185

At 12:46 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2021, previously wanted party; Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS was arrested by Brantford Police Service and is now in custody.

WRAY-MCCOMBS was observed exiting a stolen motor vehicle in the area of Foster Street and Cayuga Street and was taken into custody by members of the Emergency Response Team and K-9 section in the backyard of a nearby residence.

Investigation revealed WRAY-MCCOMBS allegedly stole the vehicle earlier Monday morning from a Brantford business.  As a result, WRAY-MCCOMBS was faces various theft and mischief related charges from this incident.

In addition to existing charges, WRAY-MCCOMBS is facing charges related to the incidents which occurred on July 16, 18 and 19, 2021. Charges related to incidents 21-27051 and 21-26744 from July 16 and 18, 2021 are detailed below.

Brantford Police Service would like to thank members of the public and media for their assistance in this investigation.
 

21-27051

On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at approximately 11:38 a.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a weapons related call for service at a location on Charing Cross Street. 
 
Police attended to the area and learned that three male victims were just robbed of their motor vehicle at gunpoint by a male suspect. The suspect, operating the motor vehicle, fled the scene. 
 
Police located the stolen motor vehicle travelling westbound onto Walnut Street and engaged in a pursuit, which was terminated, for public safety in the area of Cayuga Street. Police were able to locate the motor vehicle again travelling westbound on Colborne Street towards County Road 18. Again, the same lone male driver was observed by police operating the suspect motor vehicle in a dangerous manner. Police engaged in a pursuit, which was terminated in the interest of public safety in the area of Colborne Street and Linden Ave. 
 
Officers then observed the suspect motor vehicle travelling westbound on Richardson Street from Gilkison Street. The suspect, upon observing the police cruiser, began travelling at a high rate of speed, directly at the cruiser before swerving out of the way avoiding a collision. At this time, officers were able to positively identify the suspect as Chad WRAY-MCOOMBS.
 
As a result of the incident which occurred on July 18, 2021, the accused, Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS, 31, of Brantford stands charged with the following:
  • Robbery with Firearm- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possession of Weapon Dangerous Purpose- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Firearm- Use while Committing Offence- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Careless use of Firearm- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possession of Prohibited/Restricted Firearm- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Display Firearm- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • 6x Possession of Weapons Contrary to Order- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous Operation- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Flight from Peace Officer- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Comply- Release Order- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Comply- Probation- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possession of Stolen Goods under $5,000- contrary to the Criminal Code     
  • Operate while Prohibited- contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under Suspension- contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
 

 
UPDATE: July 19, 2021
 
ARRESTED: Previously wanted party Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS has been arrested and is in police custody.

BPS would like to thank members of the public and media for their assistance.
 
More information regarding the arrest and charges to come.
 
 
  
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
July 16, 2021
 
On July 15, 2021 the accused in this matter Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS, 31 years, was released from the Toronto Detention Centre with stipulation he wears an ankle mounted monitoring device. The accused stands charged with serious criminal charges stemming from a 2019 incident in Brantford.
 
On July 16, 2021 at approximately 12:30 p.m., the device was set off. Brantford Police were contacted and advised that the bracelet had been tampered with, and the GPS indicated that it was at an address in Brantford.

Officers located the bracelet and observed it had visible damage to it. Officers were unable to locate WRAY-MCCOMBS.
 
As a result a warrant has been sought for the arrest of Chad WRAY-MCCOMBS who, in addition to existing charges, is also wanted for charges related to today’s incident.   

If located, do not approach the suspect. Contact Brantford Police Service at (519)756-7050.

Anonymous information can be provided to Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/ 
 

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