(HURON and PERTH COUNTIES, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Stratford Police Street Crime Team, and the Huron OPP resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, weapons, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $156,000.
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at approximately 8:35 a.m. an individual was located and arrested in the Town of Mitchell, West Perth as a result of a drug trafficking investigation. Following their arrest, two search warrants were executed at locations on West Gore Street in Stratford, and Homes Street in Mitchell.
As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and hydromorphone capsules. Other seized items included digital scales, packaging material, cellular phones, a BB gun, 3D printed handgun components, a functioning taser, stolen police shirts and a police badge. The suspects’ vehicle and a quantity of Canadian currency was also seized.
The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $133,300.00.
The combined estimated value of the seized property is $22,700.00.
Canadian currency seized is $485.00.
Kevin BARRY, 44 years of age from Stratford has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone,
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime,
- Possession of a Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order,
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon – (taser).
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 13th, 2023, in the Stratford Ontario Court of Justice.
Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.