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Athens OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan COOPER Facing Numerous Charges

(ATHENS, ON) – A member of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on routine patrol earlier this year and located and arrested an individual accused of numerous thefts in parts of Leeds County, with that individual now facing more than a dozen charges.

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., an officer on patrol in Athens spotted a vehicle that had been connected to multiple thefts. The driver was arrested without incident.

31-year-old Jordan COOPER of North Dundas is charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Theft under $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000                                                                                                                                                       
  • Driver fail to properly wear seat belt
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Obstruct plate
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Window obstructed
  • No clear view to rear                                                                                                                                                       
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused remains in custody, and a bail hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2025, at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(ATHENS, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has seized illegal drugs after an investigation in Athens.

The investigation began earlier this fall into drug trafficking in the area.

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, CSCU members, assisted by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators and a Critical Incident Commander, executed a search warrant at a home on Wiltse Street in Athens.

Officers seized over 100 grams of suspected crack cocaine and over 12 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as quantities of suspected MDMA, oxycodone and hydromorphone. They also seized a sawed-off shotgun, a 22-calibre rifle, ammunition, over $1000 in cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking. Two people were arrested at the scene.

Darren WARREN, age 54, and Cheryle WARREN, age 62, both residents of Athens, have been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – five counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
  • Careless storage of a firearm – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts

Darren WARREN was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing today (October 25, 2024).

Cheryle WARREN has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on November 22, 2024.

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Meth Bust – Names Released

(ATHENS, ON) – Two people face charges after an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigation into drug trafficking in Athens.

The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation early this year, resulting in the execution of a search warrant on September 18, 2024, at a residence on Main Street in Athens, as well as three vehicles. This operation included officers from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and Biker Enforcement Unit

Investigators seized over 14-grams of suspected methamphetamine, as well as approximately eight grams of suspected fentanyl, a quantity of suspected cocaine and some unidentified pills. Over $1000 in cash was also seized.

Two people were arrested at the scene.

Sean WHITE, age 44, and Kylie CARSON, age 39, both residents of Athens, have been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance fir the purpose of trafficking.

CARSON has also been charged with possession of a Schedule I substance. This accused was released from custody and is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 18, 2024.

WHITE remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville today – September 18, 2024.