(HURON EAST, ON) – Two residents of Vanastra are facing several drug possession and related charges following an investigation conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment.
The investigation commenced after police received a complaint about one of the accused persons pointing a firearm at a victim. On January 13, 2021 members from the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), OPP West Region Tactics Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine executed a search warrant at a residence located on 12th Street in Vanastra. Upon execution of the warrant police seized small quantities of suspected methamphetamine, morphine, oxycodone and codeine. In addition, police also seized a replica firearm (BB gun).
As a result of the execution of the search warrant two accused were taken into custody and they are now facing charges.
Tara JESNEY, 36 years of age from Vanastra has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Morphine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Oxycodone
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Codeine
- Possession of an Imitation Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Adam MOSHER, 29 years of age from Vanastra has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Morphine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Oxycodone
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Codeine
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Two Counts
The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled