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Dryden Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Tyler MARION & Kelly CHARTRAND

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from members of the Dryden OPP detachment has led to charges being laid against two individuals.  

On September 9, 2025, just after 2:30 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Van Horne Avenue, in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, as well as Canadian currency and further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Kelly CHARTRAND, 40-years-old, of Dryden, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

CHARTRAND has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 6, 2025.

Additionally, Tyler MARION, 40-years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice

·        Operation while impaired

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

MARION has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 12, 2025.

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).

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Dryden Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Tyler MARION & Kelly CHARTRAND

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from members of the Dryden OPP detachment has led to charges being laid against two individuals.  

On September 9, 2025, just after 2:30 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Van Horne Avenue, in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, as well as Canadian currency and further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Kelly CHARTRAND, 40-years-old, of Dryden, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

CHARTRAND has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 6, 2025.

Additionally, Tyler MARION, 40-years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice

·        Operation while impaired

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

MARION has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 12, 2025.

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).

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Area OPP Goderich Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich & Seaforth Drug Bust – Names Released

(GODERICH / HURON EAST, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against three Huron County residents.

An investigation initiated in May 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to addresses in the Municipality of Huron East and the Town of Goderich. OPP officers from the Grey-Bruce CSCU, Wellington CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members from the Huron OPP detachment assisted with the investigation.

On Thursday, September 4th, 2025, three separate search warrants were executed in Goderich (two) and Seaforth (one), which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property.

A quantity of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $13,805. Additional offence-related property including a cellular phone, digital scales, packaging material, and imitation firearms seized by police totaled $1,650. Canadian currency seized totaled $2,110.

Tyler FISHER, 26 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine,
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 06, 2025.

Matthew ROUNDS, 32 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20, 2025.

Timothy LAWRENCE, 64 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Thunder Bay

$120,000 Drug Bust

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual from British Columbia is facing several charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

In May 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and the OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB) began an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, search warrants were executed at a hotel, two businesses and one vehicle in Thunder Bay by members from the OPP PGNG, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS). Assistance was provided by OPP North West Region Community Street Crime Units, including Thunder Bay and Marathon OPP detachments.

The following items with approximate quantities were seized as a result of the search warrants:

  • 1 kg suspected methamphetamine
  • 260 g suspected fentanyl
  • 40 g suspected cocaine
  • 7 g suspected crack cocaine
  • $6,500 in Canadian currency
  • Prohibited weapon (mace)
  • Cell phones
  • Digital scales

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $120,000.

As a result of the investigation, Jessica COE, age 29 of Surrey, British Columbia, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, s. 88 CC
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, s. 5(2) CDSA – two counts
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Trafficking – methamphetamine, s. 5(1) CDSA

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Friday, October 10, 2025.

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 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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

PGNG MANDATE

The OPP-led PGNG is dedicated to disrupting criminal street gang activity through intelligence-led, multijurisdictional drug trafficking investigations and reducing the number of illegal firearms in the province of Ontario. The PGNG is comprised of members from 20 police services in both Ontario and Quebec as well as the RCMP.

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London

Tabitha COOPER Was Arrested

(LONDON, ON) – Traffic stop results in drug trafficking charge for driver.

On September 8, 2025, at 2:27 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Veterans Memorial Parkway in the City of London, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

Investigation revealed the driver was suspended.

The driver was placed under arrest, at which time a quantity of illicit drugs, suspected to be fentanyl, was located and seized.

As a result, Tabitha COOPER, a 33-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud)

·      Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused was held for bail.  

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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Norfolk

“Drug” Bust

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) investigation into an illicit cannabis operation has resulted in an individual facing multiple charges.

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, members of the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU, with support from the Elgin/Middlesex and Brant/Oxford CSCUs, the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, the West Region OPP Canine Unit, and the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team, executed a search warrant at a property on McDowell Road East in Simcoe as part of an illicit cannabis investigation.

During the search, officers seized quantities of dried cannabis, cannabis oil, edibles, and vape products, along with various operational equipment, paraphernalia, a utility task vehicle (side-by-side), and Canadian currency. In addition, two enclosed utility trailers, confirmed to have been stolen, were recovered.

As a result, 47-year-old Jeffery OPPERMAN of Norfolk County was arrested and charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Possession of illicit cannabis,
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling,
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing,
  • Alter or offer to alter the chemical or physical properties of cannabis by the use of an organic solvent,
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada,
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.

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Kirkland Lake OPP Police Press Releases

$100,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – Four people are facing charges after the execution of a Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrant in Kirkland Lake.

On Thursday September 4, 2025, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS), executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on Wishman Street.

As a result of the search, officers seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine tablets, lorazepam tablets and clonazepam tablets, with an estimated street value of over $90,000. Police also recovered approximately $11,700 in Canadian currency, along with digital scales, ammunition and cellular phones.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon SCHUKAN, a 31-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been arrested and 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 – opioid

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine – two counts

·      Resist peace officer

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada

The accused has been remanded into custody and is schedule to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2025.

Additionally, Julie SCHRAEDER, a 41-year-old from Kirkland Lake, has been arrested and 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 – opioid

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine – two counts

·      Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2025.

Additionally, Kevin COTES-TURPIN, a 40-year-old of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, has been arrested and 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 – opioid

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine – two counts

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2025.

Additionally, Cassandra GIRARD, a 22-year-old of Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, Quebec, has been arrested and 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 – opioid

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine – two counts

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Mohammed ABDALWAHAB, Kemoy JACKSON, & Havord McKENZIE

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals with offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, around 4:38 p.m., Thunder Bay OPP conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle along Highway 11-17, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

OPP Canine Unit, along with the Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) were engaged, attended the location and after a thorough search of the vehicle, officers located a large quantity of what appeared to be Cocaine, large amount of Canadian currency and paraphernalia related to drug trafficking.

Investigators seized the following items with approximate quantities:

·        407 grams of suspected Cocaine

·        2,985 of Canadian currency

As a result, Mohammed ABDALWAHAB, 41 years old, of London, Ontario, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

This accused was held in-custody overnight for a bail hearing, was subsequently released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 2nd, 2025.

Kemoy JACKSON, 20 years old, of Mississauga, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

This accused remains in-custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 4th, 2025.

Havord McKENZIE, 34 years old, of North York, Ontario, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

This accused remains in-custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 4th, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – PARKS, BELL & Bell

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals with offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, just before 4:00 a.m., Fort Frances OPP conducted a traffic stop on Second St. East in Fort Frances, after public complaints of possible impaired driving in the area.

Through investigation, it was discovered that two of the three occupants of the vehicle had active warrants for their arrest. After a thorough search of the vehicle, officers located what appeared to be methamphetamine as well as a large quantity of what appeared to be cocaine.

As a result, Jain PARKS, 27 years old from Couchiching First Nation, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Ryan BELL, 33 years old from Fort Frances, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

This accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Jeremy BELL, 38 years old from Fort Frances, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

This accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Augustine GAYFLOR – Drug Trafficking, Etc.

(LONDON, ON) – Traffic stop results in drug trafficking charges for driver.

On August 29, 2025, at 11:45 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Highway 401 at Highbury Avenue in the City of London, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

Investigation revealed the driver was suspended.

The driver was placed under arrest, at which time a quantity of illicit drugs, was located and seized.

As a result, Augustine GAYFLOR, a 35-year-old of North Dumfries, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with

·      Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Methamphetamine

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 17, 2025. 

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Drug Bust – MACGREGOR & MITCHELL

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – A search warrant in Trenton has resulted in the seizure of dangerous drugs and the arrest of two people.

Earlier this summer, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation into drug trafficking in the area.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, officers with the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by members of OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and the Quinte West Detachment, arrested two people in Trenton. The team later executed a search warrant at a residence on Creswell Drive.

During the search of the individuals, officers seized nearly 11 grams of suspected fentanyl and bottle of prescription methadone which had the patient’s name torn off. During the searches officers also seized a set of brass knuckles, a replica handgun, over $2000 in cash, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Douglas MACGREGOR, age 38 of Quinte West, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Traffick in a Schedule 1 substance
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon – two counts
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – six counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

This accused was held in custody with a bail hearing scheduled to continue on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

Caitlyn MITCHELL, age 32, of Greater Napanee, has been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance. This accused was release from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on October 6, 2025.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(BANCROFT, ON) – A search warrant in Bancroft has resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of three people.

Earlier this summer, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation into drug trafficking in the area.

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, officers with the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by members of the Bancroft Detachment and the OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Hastings Street.

They seized over 13 grams of suspected fentanyl, over six grams of suspected cocaine and approximately one gram of suspected crystal methamphetamine, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking. Three people were arrested.

Kyle DEXTER, age 37 of Lake St. Peter and Chantel KING, age 44 of Bancroft, have been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

Liam MACKAY-REDDY, age 27 of Highland Grove, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Failing to comply with a probation order – two counts

The accused were all held in custody with bail hearings scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Friday, August 29, 2025.

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Carleton Place OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Laura THOMPSON

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – A search warrant in Carleton Place has resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and one arrest.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation earlier this summer into alleged trafficking of cocaine in the area.

This investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at a residence on Townline Road East. The search, by members of the Community Street Crime Unit, the Lanark County Detachment and OPP Canine Unit, located nearly seven grams of suspected crack cocaine and a number of suspected methamphetamine pills, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Laura THOMPSON, age 56 of Lanark Highlands has been charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on September 29, 2025.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust At Traffic Stop #RepeatOffender

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals have been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Simcoe.

On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., members of the Haldimand/Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from Norfolk County OPP officers, conducted a traffic stop and investigation on Luscombe Drive in Simcoe.

During the interaction with the three occupants of the vehicle, officers took one passenger into custody, leading to the seizure of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, and drug-related paraphernalia. The driver and the second passenger were subsequently taken into custody as well.

As a result, 40-year-old Jason CROMBEZ of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts,
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court,
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Also charged with the following alleged offences is 46-year-old Melissa MARTIN of Norfolk County:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts,
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Also charged with the following alleged offence is 50-year-old Toni FEERE of Norfolk County:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

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Police Press Releases Winchester

Drug Bust – DITMAR & LANOUE

(WINCHESTER, ON) – A search warrant in Winchester has resulted in a drug seizure and the arrest of two people for trafficking.

The investigation began recently and led to the search warrant being executed on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at a residence on County Road 31. The search involved members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit and the OPP Emergency Response Team.

Two people were arrested at the scene, and investigators seized a quantity of suspected green fentanyl, suspected methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine, as well as suspected methamphetamine tablets. Items typically associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

Robyn DITMAR, age 35, and Codie LANOUE, age 31, both of North Dundas Township, have each been charged with three counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

DITMAR was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on Friday, August 22, 2025. LANOUE was released following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on September 23, 2025.

The investigation is continuing.