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1.7 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A resident of East Gwillimbury and three others are facing charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) after nearly two kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

On December 10, 2024, three search warrants were executed at residences in Thunder Bay and Kakabeka Falls by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Community Street Crime Unit, Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Emergency Task Unit and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS). The Toronto Police Service Drug Squad also assisted with this investigation.

As a result of the search warrants, police seized:

  •       1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  •       $257,000 in Canadian currency
  •       Four cell phones
  •       Three digital scales
  •       One laptop computer

The estimated street-value of the drugs seized is $170,000.

Malcolm PARCHMENT, age 30 of East Gwillimbury, Philip ARPIN, age 62 of Thunder Bay, April ARPIN age 43 of Thunder Bay and Lauritz PAJAMAKI, age 70 of Kakabeka Falls have each been charged with the following two offences under the CC and CDSA:

  •       Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  •       Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

One of the accused remains in custody and the other three accused were released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on various dates.

The OPP would like to thank TBPS, NAPS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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$120,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

Five people have been charged after police seized drugs and a loaded handgun following a search of a south side residence.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Donald Street East on the afternoon of Thursday, January 2.

Police seized quantities of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. The estimated street value of the seized drugs exceeds $120,000. Officers also seized a firearm, cash totalling more than $13,000 and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

Michelle BENOIT, 39, of Thunder Bay; Delmar FLETCHER, 19, of Scarborough; Trevor HOFFMANN, 21, of Scarborough, a 17-year-old from Bradford, and a 15-year-old from Toronto are charged with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl)
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5,000
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of Loaded Prohibited Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

BENOIT is also charged with Breach of Judicial Release Order. The 15-year-old is also charged with Possession of Prohibited Firearm Contrary to Order x2, Breach of Judicial Release Order, Breach of Peace Bond, and Breach of Probation x2. The 17-year-old is also charged with Breach of Peace Bond x2.

The accused appeared in court on Friday.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Thunder Bay

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MEAWASIGE – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A routine traffic stop for a suspended driver ended with criminal charges for an impaired driver. 

On December 17, 2024, shortly after 10:30 am, a member of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after receiving an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) hit that the registered owner was suspended. 

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device (ASD) test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Thunder Bay Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.    

Leon MEAWASIGE, 41-years-old, from Thunder Bay is charged criminally with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was also charged with:

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance – contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

·      Driving while under suspension – contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused had his driver’s licence suspended and the vehicle was impounded. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Thunder Bay Ontario Court of Justice on January 22, 2025, to answer to the criminal charges.

This year’s Festive RIDE Campaign runs from November 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Citizens are reminded to do their part during the campaign by never driving after consuming alcohol or taking drugs, and never letting anyone else drive if you know or suspect that they have consumed either.

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WALLICK Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – A single vehicle rollover collision resulted in criminal charges for an impaired driver.  

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 11:00 am, the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle roll-over collision on Highway 11 approximately 10 km east of Atikokan.  

Investigation determined that alcohol was a factor in the collision and an approved screening device test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Atikokan Detachment where additional breath testing was completed by way of demand.     

Michael WALLICK, 47-years-old, from Thunder Bay is charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug and one count of impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 milligrams and over.

The accused had his driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2025, to answer to the charges.

This year’s Festive RIDE Campaign runs from November 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Citizens are reminded to do their part during the campaign by never driving after consuming alcohol or taking drugs, and never letting anyone else drive if you know or suspect that they have consumed either.  

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3 Arrested – Stolen Vehicle Recovered

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On 3 November 2024, at approximately 1:19pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a Theft of gas from a business on Highway 102.

Officers located and stopped the vehicle, a black 2019 Ford Mustang GT. The driver provided false information of their identity. Investigation found the vehicle had been stolen from Winnipeg, Manitoba. A quantity of suspected controlled substance was also located in the vehicle.

D SINGH DAMANJEET, 30 of Winnipeg Manitoba is charged with:

  • Possession of a controlled substance contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 4(1).
  • HTA 32(1) Drive motor vehicle – no licence contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 4(1)
  • HTA 106(2) Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 106(2)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code 354(1)(a)
  • Personation with Intent (Identity Fraud) contrary to the Criminal Code 403(1)
  • Theft Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code 334(b)

A SINGH KUSHWANT, 31 of Winnipeg Manitoba is charged with:

  • Possession of a controlled substance contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 4(1).

Sanket SINGLA, 21 of Winnipeg Manitoba is charged with:

  • Possession of a controlled substance contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 4(1).

All have been released to a future court date in Thunder Bay.

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Drug Bust – 3 Pills & 5 Grams Of Cocaine Taken Off Streets

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay has resulted in the arrest of two individuals from Nova Scotia.

On October 10, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence on South Creek Square in Thunder Bay by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), OPP Canine, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), with assistance from the TBPS Emergency Tactical Unit (ETU) and members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

As a result of the search warrant, investigators seized:

  • More than $70,000 in Canadian currency
  • Approximately five grams of suspected cocaine
  • Three oxycodone tablets
  • Three cell phones
  • A digital scale
  • Packaging material
  • A gold chain and bracelet
  • A luxury watch

Matthew CATER, age 37 of Halifax, Nova Scotia and Na’Taejin SMITH, age 18 of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia have each been charged with the following three offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on November 19, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the TBPS, NAPS and the RCMP for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Michael PERRUCCIO – Trafficking

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Police have seized a loaded firearm and quantities of drugs suspected to be fentanyl and cocaine after an investigation into drug trafficking in the Thunder Bay area.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began this investigation in August 2024 following an increase in drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On October 1, 2024, officers made an arrest in the area of Cumberland Street, where they located a loaded handgun in the pocket of the accused. Police also seized approximately 85 grams of suspected fentanyl, 35 grams of suspected cocaine and $4,000 in Canadian currency.

Michael PERRUCCIO, age 33 of Mississauga, was remanded into custody and charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 18, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the Thunder Bay Police Service, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On October 2nd, 2024 at approximately 6:47 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along Highway 61, near Arthur Street, within the City of Thunder Bay.

Through the investigation, it was determined that one of the drivers involved in the collision had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Leonard BEAVER, 42, of Webequie First Nation was charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody & is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on November 6th, 2024.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Furthermore, on that same day, October 2nd, 2024 at approximately 4:13 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment & Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle along Highway 11-17, within the City of Thunder Bay.

Through the investigation, the driver was subsequently placed under arrest after refusing to provide a breath sample into an approved screening device (ASD).

As a result of the investigation, Michael VLASSOFF, 37, of Thunder Bay was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand;
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order;
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order;
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon;

The accused has been released from custody & is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on November 6th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Shaquille EVELYN Was Arrested

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – An Ajax resident has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC) following a search warrant in Thunder Bay.

The warrant was executed at a residence on Sleeping Giant Parkway in Thunder Bay on September 25, 2024, by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG). As a result, police seized approximately 380 grams of suspected cocaine, more than $20,000 in Canadian currency and fraudulent identification.

Shaquille EVELYN, age 32 of Ajax, was arrested for the following three CDSA and CC offences:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession of proceeds of crime
  • Possession of an identity document

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 4, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the Thunder Bay Police Service, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Ashley RICHARD – Impaired Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 29th, 2024 at approximately 8:06 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay & Shabaqua Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service regarding a motor vehicle collision along Highway 588, near Blaikie Road, within the Township of O’Connor.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver involved in the motor vehicle collision had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & further testing was administered.

As a result of the investigation, Ashley RICHARD, 39, of Thunder Bay, was charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation;
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on November 27th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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3 Facing Numerous Firearms Charges

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Five individuals, including two from Toronto and one from Montreal, are facing a total of 31 firearms and drug trafficking charges after police executed search warrants at two residences in the east end of Thunder Bay.

Earlier this month, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), comprised of members of 20 police services, including Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) began an investigation into drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On September 19, 2024, two search warrants were executed at two residences on Finlayson Street and Heron Street by the OPP PGNG, NAPS and TBPS Emergency Tactical Unit.

Police seized two loaded handguns, ammunition, cell phones, an extended magazine, a small quantity of suspected fentanyl and approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency.

Travas GAYLE, age 34 of Toronto, has been charged with the following seven offences contrary to the Criminal Code (CC):

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order

Joanna-Marie ZANNIE, age 38 of Thunder Bay, Khalad HAOUARI, age 22 of Toronto and Gregory RULE, age 59 of Thunder Bay, and a young person, age 14 of Montreal, Quebec, have each been charged with the following six offences contrary to the CC:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000

The accused were remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on later dates.

The OPP would like to thank the TBPS, NAPS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Mike LOON – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 21st, 2024 at approximately 7:20 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint along Highway 589, within the Township of Gorham.

The complaint vehicle was located & a traffic stop was initiated. Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Mike LOON, 50, of Slate Falls, Ontario was charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 23rd, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Enforcement earlier this month has resulted in two individuals facing drug trafficking charges and the seizure of more than $100,000 in Canadian currency, as well as quantities of suspected cocaine and suspected fentanyl.

On September 4, 2024, a search warrant was executed in Thunder Bay by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), comprised of members of 20 police services, including Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS). The TBPS Emergency Tactical Unit assisted in coordinating the search warrant.

Police seized the following:

  • Approximately 18 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Approximately 114 grams of suspected cocaine
  • More than $100,000 Canadian currency
  • Approximately $600 United States currency

As a result of the investigation, Kenloyd ALEXIS-ROBINSON, 26 years old, of Chateauguay, Quebec, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with the following five offences:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Trafficking cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Kendra-Lynn TERGIE, 25 years old, of Thunder Bay has been charged with the following three offences contrary to the CCand CDSA:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

The accused were remanded into custody and later released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 15, 2024.

The OPP would like to thank the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 16th, 2024 at approximately 11:22 p.m., officers from the Shabaqua & Thunder Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle along Dawson Road, within the City of Thunder Bay.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Colin ROBERTSON, 47, of Thunder Bay was charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on November 27th, 2024.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Furthermore, on September 18th, 2024 at approximately 3:17 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a reduce impaired driving everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program along the Balsam Street off-ramp, within the City of Thunder Bay.

During the RIDE program, it was determined that one of the drivers had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Corey SPENCE, 38, of Thunder Bay was charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 23rd, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 11th, 2024 at approximately 11:38 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol & conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offence along Highway 11-17 near Lakeshore Drive, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

Throughout the investigation, a search of the vehicle revealed suspected cocaine, fentanyl & other items related to drug trafficking. The total street value of the suspected cocaine & fentanyl that was seized is approximately $22,000.00.

Subsequently, four individuals were arrested for drug offences.

As a result of the investigation:

A 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

Leshaunda MURRAY, 30, of London, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle, contrary of the Highway Traffic Act;
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act;
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, contrary to the Cannabis Control Act;

Sky BROWN, 31, of London, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

Kyler JOHNSON, 29, of Toronto, Ontario, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
  • Breach of Recognizance, contrary to the Criminal Code;

The four accused were held in-custody for a bail hearing scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 12th, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, 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).