(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand/Norfolk Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has arrested a wanted individual in Simcoe, charging them with multiple offences.
At approximately 11:13 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU spotted an individual with an outstanding warrant operating a motor vehicle on Queen Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.
A short time later, officers took the individual into custody without incident.
Upon searching the individual and their vehicle, officers seized suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, Canadian currency, a weapon, and drug paraphernalia.
39-year-old Jason CROMBEZ from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:
- Driving while under suspension,
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts),
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle,
- Fail to comply with Probation Order,
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine (two counts),
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose,
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada.
The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.