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Deseronto OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Christopher ROBERTS

(DESERONTO, ON) – A search warrant in Deseronto has resulted in a drug seizure and an arrest for trafficking.

The investigation began earlier this year after community concerns about drug trafficking in the area.

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and members of the Lennox and Addington County Detachment executed a search warrant at a residence on Fourth Street. One person was arrested without incident.

Investigators seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Christopher ROBERTS, age 37 of Deseronto, has been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on September 30, 2025.

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Serious Assault – One Arrested, 2 @ Large

(DESERONTO, ON) – One person has been charged, and arrest warrants have been issued for three others in connection with a serious assault in Deseronto.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, just after 4:00 a.m., officers with the Lennox and Addington County (LAC) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a residence. One person was transported to hospital by Lennox and Addington County Paramedics with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is believed to be no public safety risk.

As a result of an investigation by the L&A OPP Crime Unit, arrest warrants were issued for four people.

On Wednesday, June 11, 20205, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Old Highway-2 in east-end Belleville. One person was arrested.

Jean LEGAULT, age 55 of Belleville is charged with:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Assault
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Forcible confinement – two counts
  • Intimidation
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Uttering threats to damage or injure an animal – two counts.

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Arrest warrants remain outstanding for:

  • Cherie PAMMETT, age 51 of Deseronto for:
  • Aggravated assault
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Forcible confinement
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Dorothy SPEIRS, age 51 of Belleville for:
  • Aggravated assault
  • Assault
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Forcible confinement – two counts
  • Intimidation – two counts
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Uttering threats to damage or injure an animal – two counts
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts
  • Kerry WEEKS, age 63 of Marmora and Lake Township for:
  • Aggravated assault
  • Assault
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Forcible confinement – two counts
  • Intimidation – two counts
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Uttering threats to damage or injure an animal – two counts

These individuals are urged to turn themselves in to police. If you encounter these individuals, DO NOT APPROACH. If you have any information on their whereabouts, call the L&A County OPP at 1-8883-310-1122 and refer to incident E250615430. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(DESERONTO, ON) – A traffic stop on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory has resulted in drug trafficking charges against individuals from Napanee and Guelph.

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Officers with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit were on patrol in Deseronto when they observed a suspicious vehicle.

The officers followed the vehicle to a gas station on the Tyendinaga Territory, approached the vehicle and subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of the two people. A search of the car resulted in the seizure of more than 28-grams of suspected cocaine and over $3000 in cash. Officers, assisted by members of the Tyendinaga Police and the Lennox and Addington OPP, also recovered stolen property and items typically associated with drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Natinael TESFAGABIR, age 22 of Guelph has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
  • Failure to comply with a release order

This accused was held for a bail hearing.

Garry GALT, age 62 of Greater Napanee, has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
  • Driving while under suspension

This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on December 12. 2024.

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Andrew MARACLE Was Arrested

(DESERONTO, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving.

On June 8, 2024, just after 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a golf cart and heavy machinery being driven in the area of Main Street in Deseronto. Officers attended the area and observed an excavator being operated in a field near First Street, with a golf cart parked nearby.

Officers spoke with the driver who was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Andrew MARACLE, age 20, of Deseronto, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on June 25, 2024.

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2 More Drunk Drivers Arrested

(DESERONTO, ON) – Officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two drivers with impaired driving.

On March 1, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received a report of a vehicle colliding with a parked vehicle in the driveway of a residence on Dundas Street in Deseronto. Police attended the scene and arrested the driver for impaired driving.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Glenn MARACLE, age 61, of Deseronto, with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on March 26, 2024. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On March 1, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received a report of a suspected impaired driver by Centre Street and Alkenbrack Street in Napanee. Police attended the scene and located the vehicle parked in a grocery store parking lot. Police arrested the driver for impaired driving. A search incidental to arrest police located two drivers licences and two credit cards that did not belong to the driver or the passenger.

As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Jocelyn PILON, age 62, of Shefford, QC, with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Personation with intent (identity fraud) – two counts
  • Possession of credit card – two counts
  • Indecent act – public place

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on a later date. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.