(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – On March 14, 2022, just after 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop on Perth Line 34, in the Township of Perth East, after a drug trafficking investigation in the Municipality of West Perth. The three occupants of the vehicle were found in possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, as well as drug trafficking paraphernalia, and cash. The total estimated value of the drugs is approximately $26,000.
In addition, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant was executed at a residence on St. David Street, in the Municipality of West Perth. One person was located inside and arrested. As a result of the search warrant, police seized methamphetamine, psilocybin, two prohibited weapons, and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Further investigation is ongoing in relation to identity documents located at the residence, which are believed to be stolen.
Raven BERGEN, 28, of West Perth, has been charged with:
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin
– Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose
– Possession of a Schedule III Substance
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order (three counts)
Kenneth MACDONALD, 51, of St. Marys, has been charged with:
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin
Chad BOLT, 49, of West Perth, has been charged with:
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin
The accused parties were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Gavin TOMA, 23, of West Perth, has been charged with:
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
– Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
– Possession of a Schedule III Substance
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.