(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A drug-related search warrant executed in Kapuskasing has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of approximately $31,000 in cash and $4,000 worth of drugs.
On February 6, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the James Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Northeast Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a search warrant at a residence on Byng Avenue.
During the investigation, officers arrested two individuals and seized suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and hydromorphone, with an estimated street value of $4,000. Police also seized an expandable baton, digital scales, packaging materials, and approximately $31,000 in Canadian currency.
Marcel LAFONTAINE, 49 years-of-age of Kapuskasing, was 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 -methamphetamine
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Fail to comply with probation order
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on February 7, 2025.
Richard TREMBLAY, 61 years-of-age of Kapuskasing, was 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 -methamphetamine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on April 14, 2025.