Category: North Caribou Lake First Nation

(NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION, ON) – Officers from the North Caribou Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged an individual for drug trafficking.

On April 24, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., North Caribou Lake First Nation Band Council security notified officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of suspected drugs being brought into the community for the purpose of being trafficked.

Following investigation, individually packaged suspected cocaine was located and seized.

As a result of the investigation Eleanor CHIKANE 32-years-old of North Caribou Lake First Nation, Ontario, has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

The accused was held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing on the 24^th of April, 2025.

If you have any information about illegal firearms or the trafficking of illicit substances, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual is facing charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in North Caribou Lake First Nation.

On April 12, 205 members of the of the North Caribou Lake First Nation Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a call for service at the North Caribou Lake First Nation Airport. Officers launched an investigation into an individual suspected to be in possession of suspected illicit substances. The investigation resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including cocaine, oxycodone pills and hydromorphone.

Jolene KAKEKAYASH, 42-years-old of North Caribou Lake First Nation, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) 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 – two counts

The accused was held for bail and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Thunder Bay on April 16, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.

(NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION) – One Individual is facing multiple charges after a routine checkpoint inspection in North Caribou Lake First Nation.

On August 12, 2024, the North Caribou Lake detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) worked in collaboration with the North Caribou Lake Checkpoint Guards to conduct a routine vehicle inspection.

The inspection, and subsequent investigation, has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including cocaine, and pills.

Trina Roundhead, 29-years-old, of North Caribou Lake has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Trina Roundhead was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Court on October 10, 2024.