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South Porcupine

$50,000 Drug Bust

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 144, Hassard Township has led to three people being charged.

On May 4, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., members of the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, the OPP seized a suspected amount of crack cocaine, fentanyl, marihuana and khat leaves with an estimated street value of $50,000. Also seized was a loaded Glock 9mm magazine.

Frederick JAHREL, 32 years-old, of North York was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of firearm/ammunition contrary to prohibition order

Valarie LYNN, 31 years-old, of Mississauga was arrested and charged with following:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of firearm/ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing.

A 17-year-old person of Scarborough who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was also arrested, and charged with the following:

  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Person under 19 years – possess cannabis

The accused was released at a bail hearing.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

5 Arrested Drugs & Cash Seized

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Five people were arrested after a warrant was executed on a residence in the City of Pembroke. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment executed the warrant.

On May 2, 2024, OPP entered a residence on Hunter Street in the City of Pembroke. Inside the residence, OPP located three persons wanted on outstanding warrants. Five people in total were arrested and police seized a quantity of drugs and cash.

Chantal LANCE, 36 years old, of Pembroke was arrested and released on charges of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 as well as three counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 24, 2024.

Trish BURGESS, 51 years old, of Pembroke was charged with possession of a schedule I substance. The accused was also released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 24, 2024.

Stephanie MARTIN, 45 years old, of Ottawa was charged with two counts of fail to comply with release order, one count of fail to comply with probation order as well as one count of being unlawfully at large. The accused also had a warrant for outstanding charges. They remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Corey POPKIE, 37 years old, of Pembroke has been charged with two counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of fail to comply with release order and one count of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000. The accused also had a warrant for outstanding charges. They remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Terry TURCOTTE, 30 years old, of Pembroke was charged with fail to comply with probation order and well as possession of a schedule I substance. The accused also had a warrant for outstanding charges. They remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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Police Press Releases Saugeen Shores Police

5 Arrested In Drug Bust – All Names Withheld

On April 26th, 2024 the Saugeen Shoes Police Service’s Criminal Investigations and Drug Unit, in partnership with the OPP Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and policing partners, executed four search warrants in the municipalities of Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, and Brampton. As a result of these search warrants, five people have been charged with numerous criminal and drug related offences. 

Police seized illicit drugs with an estimated street value of $126,000. In addition to the drugs, officers seized two handguns, one rifle and prohibited devices.

A complex investigation, of this nature, requires signficant resources and funding. Funding was provided by the Ontario Government’s Criminal Investigations Service of Ontario (CISO) with operational and resources provided by assisting agencies including – OPP Grey-Bruce CSCU, OPP Huron-Perth CSCU, OPP Wellington CSCU, OPP Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, OPP Oxford-Brant CSCU, Peel Regional Police Service, Guelph Police Service, Waterloo Regional Police Service and West Grey Police Service. 

“These seizures are extremely significant.”, remarked Chief Kevin Zettel.  “As a result of Project Riptide several prohibited devices, firearms, and a large quantity of illicit drugs are no longer available on our streets.”, added the Chief.

All charged were held for bail. 

19-year-old male from Saugeen Shores:

  • Possession of a prohibited device x 2
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime

49-year-old male from Saugeen Shores:

  • Trafficking – cocaine x 3
  • Possession of prohibited device x 2
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime

35-year-old male from Saugeen Shores:

  • Trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession – psilocybin

45-year-old male from Kincardine:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin
  • Possession of proceeds of crime
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm x 2
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

39-year-old male from Brampton:

  • Trafficking – cocaine x 6
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin
  • Possession of proceeds of crime
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm x 2
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

2 Arrested In Drug Bust

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Greater Toronto Area resident has been charged after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Detroit Avenue by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team. This team is comprised of members of 20 police services including Thunder Bay Police Service and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service.

Following the execution of the search warrant on May 30, 2024, the following items were seized:

  • More than 22 grams of fentanyl
  • Approximately 60 grams of cocaine
  • 30 oxycodone pills
  • Approximately $4,000 Canadian currency
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia

Tristan HUDSON-RIDER, 27 years of age of Mississauga, has been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in (crack) cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in oxycodone
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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Schreiber

Frank COMMISSO – Drugs & Firearms

(SCHREIBER, ON) – One individual is facing multiple charges after a drug trafficking investigation in Schreiber. 

Members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Schreiber, and Nipigon OPP Detachments, Northwest Region Intelligence Unit with the assistance of the Provincial Operations Intelligence Unit (POIB) and the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Intelligence Unit conducted a three-month investigation dubbed “Project Plateau”. The investigation focused on drug trafficking in the communities of Schreiber and Terrace Bay.

On April 30, 2024, and May 1, 2024, OCEB, POIB, NAPS, Nipigon and Schreiber OPP, OPP Northwest Region Emergency Response Team and OPP Northwest Region K9 Unit conducted a search warrant in the Town of Schreiber on Centennial drive.

As a result of the investigation, Frank COMMISSO, 54-years-old of Schreiber, is now charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – In Canada

·      Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

As a result of the investigation police seized 1262 grams of suspected cocaine, firearms, and Canadian Currency. The approximate street value of the drugs seized is $126,200.00.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Cramahe OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy HALL – Cocaine & Fentanyl

(TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest of a wanted individual and laid charges in relation to drugs.

On April 30, 2024, at approximately 1:20 p.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 25 when an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) notification was received in relation to a wanted person.

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was arrested on a warrant for a local police service investigation. Police were then led into drug trafficking investigation where 44.7 grams of suspected fentanyl, 14.2 grams of suspected cocaine, $795 in Canadian currency and scales were seized.

Jeremy HALL, 40-years-old, from Grafton has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin).

The street value of the suspected fentanyl is worth approximately $8,050 and suspected cocaine to be $1,280.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date and custody was transferred to the local police service.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Brian WESLEY Was Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop in Kapuskasing led to an arrest for driving while impaired by a drug.

On April 16, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Byng Avenue in Kapuskasing. 

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Brian WESLEY, 56 years of age of Hearst, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 13, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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French River OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust

(FRENCH RIVER, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with weapons and drug related offences after a traffic stop.

On April 22, 2024, shortly before 7:00 p.m., members from the Sudbury Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle for speeding on Highway 69, French River.

As a result of the investigation, two people were arrested. A search of the vehicle located a handgun, credit cards, Canadian currency, open liquor, and drugs suspected to be cannabis.

The driver, Jamar QUINTYNE, 31 years-of-age from Mississauga, was charged with:

  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

Jonathan SINCLAIR, 31 years-of-age from Mississauga, was charged with:

  • Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

Both accused were held for Bail Court and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 23, 2024, in Sudbury.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Kincardine Drug Bust – Names Released

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 18, 2024, at 7:32 p.m., officers with the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Durham Street in Kincardine.

During the interaction with the occupants, officers observed illicit drugs in plain view. A search incident to arrest led to the seizure of a quantity of drugs and prohibited weapons.

As a result of the investigation, the South Bruce OPP have charged:

Gavin ARNOLD, 42-years-old, of no fixed address with:

  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Fail to comply with probation (2 counts)

Victoria MARSH, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie with:

  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)

Brendan RITCHIE, 34-years-old, from the Municipality of Meaford with:

  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)

Preston RITCHIE, 23-years-old, from Saugeen First Nation with:

  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon

Kelly SIEFRIED, 39-years-old, from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula with:

  • Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
  • Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused parties were held for a bail hearing in Walkerton.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Niagara OPP Police Press Releases WFP

OPP Seize $8,000,000 In Weed: Trudeau & Ford Weren’t Getting A Cut #FillOutYourPaperWork

(NIAGARA, ON) – A search warrant conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) has resulted in the seizure of cannabis plants with a potential street value of approximately $8 million.

This investigation began after police became aware of a strong cannabis odour emitting from what appeared to be an abandoned warehouse located on Don Murie Street in Niagara Falls.

Upon executing the search warrant on April 17, 2024, the following items were seized:

  • More than 2,500 clone cannabis plants
  • More than 13,000 vegetative and mature budding cannabis plants

As a result of this investigation, the following individuals have been charged under the Cannabis Act with Production- Cultivate Cannabis Without Authorization:

  • Chamrong LADADAS, 49 of no fixed address
  • Arthit SEESAI, 31 of no fixed address
  • Xueqi GAO, 59 of no fixed address
  • Jeffrey LIAN, 41 of no fixed address
  • Li Cheng FENG, 58 of no fixed address
  •  Wen Guang ZHENG, 66 of Markham

The suspects were released from custody and will appear before an Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines on May 30, 2024.

This investigation was supported by:

  • OPP West Region Emergency Response Team
  • OPP Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear and Explosive Response Team
  • OPP-led Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit
  • Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)

This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information about the production of unauthorized or illegal cannabis is urged to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or to visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

About PJFCET

The PJFCET is an OPP-led joint forces operation that includes members of the Barrie Police Service, NRPS, Durham Regional Police Service, Coburg Police Service, London Police Service and Windsor Police Service. The PJFCET’s role is to enforce and investigate illicit cannabis incidents and focus on the apprehension of those who produce, sell, distribute, import/export and use cannabis outside of the parameters of the law.

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