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Atikokan OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Five Arrested – Names Released

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Five people were arrested following a search warrant execution at a residence in the Mercury Avenue East area of Atikokan.

On February 29, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Rainy River District Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Northwest Region Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Northwest Region Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Mercury Avenue East in Atikokan.

Four people are facing a variety of charges as the investigation continues. Officers seized a number of suspected illicit substances including approximately 70 grams of cocaine, crack cocaine, over 130 narcotic pills, and approximately 15 grams of fentanyl. Officers also seized over $6,000 in cash and drug trafficking equipment. The drugs have an estimated street value of approximately $25,000.

Joshua Ray VERAN, 35 years old of Atikokan; Meagan Elizabeth VERAN, 35 years old of Atikokan; Kimo Jhevani ALLEN, 23 years old of North York, and Kamal HOLDER, 33 years old of North York are all charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a controlled substance for trafficking – Schedule I (cocaine)
  • Possession of a controlled substance for trafficking – Schedule I (fentanyl)
  • Possession of a controlled substance for trafficking – Schedule I (oxycodone)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Joshua VERAN and Meagan VERAN also face an additional criminal charge of fail to comply with probation. 

All of the accused are being held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on March 1, 2024, for a bail hearing.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Two Arrested

(MIDLAND, ON) – On the morning of February 29, 2024, a search warrant was executed by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at a residence on William Street in the Town of Midland, which resulted in the seizure of Cocaine and other items.

Members of the Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) of the Southern Georgian Bay, Muskoka, Huronia West, Collingwood and Nottawasaga detachments, uniform members and Central Region Canine Unit were involved in the investigation.

Several people were arrested at the residence and during the search, a quantity of Cocaine, weapons and currency were seized.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were charged with offences contrary to the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

Timothy David, 42 years of Midland:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking 
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 

Trevor Arthurs, 51 years of Midland:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking 

The accused parties were transported to detachment and were released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on March 28, 2024

At the scene, one other person was arrested and processed for offences involving other active cases.

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North Caribou OPP Police Press Releases

Florence MCKAY Arrested

(NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION) – One Individual is facing multiple charges after a routine checkpoint inspection in North Caribou Lake First Nation.

On February 25, 2024, the North Caribou Lake detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) worked in collaboration with the North Caribou Lake Checkpoint Guards to conduct a routine vehicle inspection.

The inspection, and subsequent investigation, has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including cocaine, crack cocaine and pills. Two edged weapons and items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.

Florence MCKAY, 46-years-old, of Dryden has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Florence MCKAY was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Court on April 25, 2024.

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Arnprior OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – FOSTER & ROSE Arrested

(ARNPRIOR, ON) – Two people are facing drug and criminal charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized suspected cocaine from a residence in Arnprior.

As part of a drug trafficking investigation, the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and members of the Renfrew County OPP attended a residence on Madawaska Street on February 20, 2024.

 Two people were arrested and officers seized nearly two grams of suspected cocaine and items typically associated with drug trafficking, including scales and packaging materials.

Christopher ROSE, age 52, of Arnprior has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats to cause death
  • Resist a Peace Officer
  • Trafficking a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine

Blair FOSTER, age 47, of Arnprior has been charged with:

  • Trafficking a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking 
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 3, 2024.

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Archipelago

Weapon & Drug Bust – George & White

(ARCHIPELAGO, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three people with weapons and drug related offences after a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Archipelago Township.

On February 27, 2024, officers stopped the vehicle for a sobriety check and observed cannabis readily available. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a firearm, high-capacity magazine, and suspected cocaine and Fentanyl with an estimated street value of over $22,000.  

A 16-year-old from Scarborough was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -Opioid
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000.00
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Passenger fail to wear seatbelt properly

The accused was held for bail and remanded into custody.

Jada George, 22-years-old from Milton was arrested and charged with:

  • Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • 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 prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
  • Possession of schedule I substance – Opioid
  • Possession of a firearm prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

Dallas White, 27-years-old from Vaughan was arrested and charged with:

  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on March 21, 2024.  

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London OPP Police Press Releases

Mark HALLETT Arrested – Weapons & Cocaine

(LONDON, ON) – London resident facing firearms and drug trafficking charges after search warrant executed.

On February 21, 2024, members of the Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Oxford-Brant CSCU and the London Police Service Emergency Response Unit (ERU), executed a search warrant at a residence on Southdale Road East in the City of London.

As a result of the investigation an individual is facing charges in relation to firearms, drug possession and trafficking.

Mark HALLETT, a 59-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition and with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of psilocybin under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on March 26, 2024, to speak to the charges.

The investigation is continuing.

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – SCOTT, NEIL, TEGGART & WHITING

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a quantity of drugs and charged four individuals after conducting a search warrant at a residence in the Town of Orangeville.

On February 22, 2024, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with Dufferin uniform members and Caledon CSCU executed a search warrant at a home on Fourth Avenue in Orangeville. The search warrant resulted in the arrest of four individuals who are facing multiple charges. In addition, the officers seized a quantity of various drugs.  

Jeremy SCOTT, 42-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance – Opioid

·        Theft under $5000

·        Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000

Kendra NEIL, 30-year-old of no fixed address

·        Theft under $5000

·        Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000

·        Fail to comply with release order

David TEGGART, 46-year-old from Melancthon has been charged with:

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

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

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance – Opioid

Karen WHITING 47-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

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

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance – Opioid – (two counts)

·        Possession of a Schedule III substance

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

The following property was seized:

·        Methamphetamine

·        Fentanyl pills

·        Psilocybin

·        $430 – Canadian currency

·        Assorted stolen tools

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/.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

Jessica MCINROY Arrested For Drugs

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) Jessica MCINROY (age 29) of Havelock, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Poss of a Schedule II Substance – Other drugs

·      Poss of a Schedule II Substance – Other drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on March 19, 2024.                 

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).