(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, Huron OPP Major Crime Unit, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) has culminated this week in a seizure of various property, Fentanyl and Methamphetamine.
On Thursday, February 02, 2023, OPP executed a search warrant at a residence on Centre Street in Wroxeter.
As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police located and seized a quantity of property including digital scales, electronics, prohibited knives, brass knuckles, a modified pistol grip pellet gun, Canadian currency, and live rounds of ammunition. Police also seized quantities of suspected Fentanyl and Methamphetamine.
The combined estimated value of the seized property is $2,330.
The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $3,800.
$500 in Canadian currency was also seized.
Rebecca BROWN, 34 years of age from Howick Township has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
- Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts)
- Fail to Comply with Release Order (three counts)
- Possession contrary to a Prohibition Order (eight counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (two counts)
The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing.
Kyle WEIS, 30 years of age of No Fixed Address has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Fentanyl
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on March 06, 2023.
James WATSON, 48 years of age of Durham has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Fentanyl
- Breach of Recognizance
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on March 06, 2023.
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.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.