(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two local residents with multiple drug and theft-related offenses following a police investigation.
On February 14, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a theft at a grocery store on Broadway in the Town of Orangeville. The suspects had left the scene prior to police arrival. While patrolling the area, officers located the vehicle and suspects at a nearby gas station.
Upon speaking with the driver, officers observed the stolen groceries in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed a quantity of cocaine, fentanyl, and numerous break-and-enter tools.
David EDWARDS, a 34-year-old male, from Amaranth has been charged with:
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
• Possession Break In Instruments
• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Scott LEMOS, a 38-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
• Possession Break In Instruments
• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
Anyone with information regarding this investigation of any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.