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OPP Police Press Releases West Elgin

Cocaine Bust – FINDLAY X3

(WEST ELGIN, ON) – Three people have been charged following the execution of a search warrant at a home in West Elgin.

On June 12, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the Lambton Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Elgin Bail Compliance Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Furnival Rd, Municipality of West Elgin.

Police seized quantities of suspected cocaine. Police also seized a quantity of property including scales, some Canadian currency and a few cellular phones.

The following individuals are charged under the Criminal Code with Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking-Cocaine:

  • Owen FINDLAY, 20-years-old of West Elgin
  • William FINDLAY,55-years-old of West Elgin
  • Stephanie FINDLAY, 49-Years old of West Elgin

The accused parties have been released with the first appearance date of July 7,2025 at the St. Thomas Court house.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

$5.4 Million Drug Bust

(HAMILTON, ON) -An 11-month investigation into a drug trafficking network based in southwestern Ontario has resulted in the seizure of an alarming quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. A total of 15 individuals are facing 140 charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

Launched in July 2024, Project GOLDEN was a London OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) intelligence-led initiative, with collaboration from the Norfolk County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), investigating drug trafficking activity in southwestern Ontario.

Due to the multi-jurisdictional scope of the drug network and the large volumes of drugs involved, in November 2024, responsibility for Project GOLDEN was assumed by the OPP OCEB, the OPP-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU), and the Hamilton Police Service (HPS), with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

On May 28, 2025, search warrants were executed on 16 residences and businesses and eight vehicles in Oxford County, Norfolk County, Hamilton, Mississauga, York Region, Burlington and Toronto by members from:

  • OPP OCEB
  • OPP PGNG
  • OPP PAFU
  • OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit
  • OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit
  • OPP Emergency Response Team
  • OPP Forensic Identification Services
  • OPP CSCU members in Oxford County, Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Wellington County, Essex County, Bruce County, Middlesex County and Brant County
  • Hamilton Police Service
  • RCMP
  • Toronto Police Service Emergency Task Force
  • Peel Regional Police Tactical and Rescue Unit
  • Halton Regional Police Tactical Rescue Unit

As a result of the investigation, the following items with approximate quantities were seized:

  • 38 kg of suspected fentanyl
  • 19.5 kg of suspected methamphetamine
  • 5.5 kg of suspected cocaine
  • 34 g of psilocybin
  • 14 g of suspected MDMA
  • Three firearms, including two handguns and a rifle
  • A prohibited weapon (brass knuckles)
  • $121,600 in Canadian currency
  • Three vehicles as offence-related property

The estimated street-value of the drugs seized is $5.4 million.

Illicit fentanyl can be imported from other source countries or domestically produced with precursor chemicals in clandestine laboratories. The investigation into the source of the illicit fentanyl in Project GOLDEN is ongoing. The fentanyl seized was enough for approximately 380,000 street-level doses – an amount capable of taking the lives of a moderately sized city. This is based on a dose of one point (0.1 grams) of fentanyl. Analysis shows the fentanyl seized through this investigation had been mixed and cut with other substances and was not pure fentanyl, meaning it varied in potency, which has been taken into consideration when estimating street-level doses.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Dark Web Drug Bust

(OTTAWA, ON) – Project BIONIC has resulted in the seizure of more than 27 kilograms and 64,000 tablets of 37 different illegal drugs and prescription medications, including fentanyl, hydromorphone, methamphetamine, ketamine and MDMA, destined to be shipped across Canada through various courier services and Canada Post.

In November 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Covert Internet Intelligence Unit (CIIU) initiated Project BIONIC. A first of its kind for the OPP, this intelligence-led investigation, which aimed at dismantling an operation that used a dark web marketplace to ship a high volume of drugs, was led by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB). 

The investigation revealed that orders were placed through a dark web marketplace, then packaged and shipped to locations across the country, including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.

On Monday, March 10, 2025, members from OPP OCEB arrested two individuals at a Canada Post location in Ottawa and seized 86 packages containing various drugs ready to be shipped to addresses across Canada.

On Monday, March 10, 2025, four search warrants were executed at one vehicle and three residences in Gloucester, Nepean by members from:

  • OPP OCEB
  • OPP Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team
  • East Region OPP Community Street Crime Units
  • OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU)
  • OPP Digital Forensics
  • OPP Cybercrime Investigations Team

Officers seized the following items:

  • A handgun, an extended magazine and ammunition
  • Approximately $95,000 in Canadian currency
  • Electronic devices
  • A stolen 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider convertible valued at more than $400,000
  • Fraudulent licence plates
  • Reprogrammable key fobs
  • A diagnostic and programmer tool

As a result of the investigation, the following drugs were seized:

  •  Approximately 5.5 kg of suspected fentanyl
  •  Approximately 7.6 kg of suspected methamphetamine
  •  Approximately 3.7 kg of suspected MDMA powder
  •  Approximately 2 kg of suspected heroin
  •  Approximately 1.8 kg of suspected cocaine
  •  Approximately 1.4 kg of suspected ketamine
  •  Approximately 5.8 kg of cannabis resin (hash)
  •  More than 47,955 hydromorphone tablets
  •  More than 6,580 methylphenidate tablets
  •  More than 3,175 morphine tablets
  •  More than 2,395 suspected MDMA tablets
  •  More than 1,785 oxycodone tablets
  •  More than 40 fentanyl patches
  •  Approximately 35 g of suspected black tar heroin
  •  More than 40 steroid liquid vials
  •  More than 715 pregabalin tablets
  •  Approximately 590 g of dried cannabis
  •  A large quantity of other prescription medications

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $2.5 million.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, members of PATT, OCEB and the OPP Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant where they located and recovered 11 stolen vehicles. The vehicles recovered include:

  • Two Toyota Highlanders
  • Three Toyota Sequoias
  • Five Toyota Tundras
  • One Lexus RX

The estimated value of these recovered vehicles is $730,000.

Four individuals have been charged with a combined 85 offences contrary to the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. For further details on the accused and their respective charges, please see the Addendum of Charged Persons found within the Project BIONIC media kit.

Anyone with any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, diversion of prescription medication or auto theft should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The PAFU portion of the investigation continues with the assistance of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Scott ARNOLD Was Arrested

(CITY OF ORILLIA, ON)- Members of the Orillia OPP, responded to a multi-vehicle collision that has led to impaired and drug related charges near High Street in Orillia, Ontario late Saturday evening. 

On June 7, 2025, at 11:01 pm, Orillia OPP received a call regarding a multi-vehicle collision near High Street in the city of Orillia. The driver of the vehicles displayed signs of impairment and officers were led into an impaired driving investigation. Through the investigation officers confiscated drugs and alcohol.

As a result; Scott ARNOLD; 40 years old of Barrie, ON. was subsequently charged with:

 ·      Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Possession of Schedule 1 substance – Cocaine

·      Possession of Schedule 1 substance – Opioid

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

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Possess more than one licence

·      Drive motor vehicle, no current validated permit

The accused is scheduled to appear before the courts on July 15th, 2025 and their drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 7 days.

 Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information that may be helpful, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

$2.5 Million Drug Bust

(PETAWAWA, ON) – Police have arrested eight individuals and are seeking public assistance in relation to a firearm incident in Petawawa.

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm discharged in the hallway of an apartment building on Wolfe Avenue. The shooter reportedly fled on foot and remains outstanding.

The investigation later revealed that the residence, which was occupied by a family, was mistakenly targeted. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Efforts continue to locate the person of interest in this investigation who may be in the Montreal, Quebec, area. The individual is described as:

·      White male

·      30 – 40 years old

·      Approximately 5’10” (178 cm) with a thin build

·      Last seen wearing a dark-coloured medical mask, dark jacket and dark pants

The individual is considered armed and a potential risk to public safety. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach.

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, search warrants were executed in Ontario and Quebec as part of the ongoing investigation. Eight individuals were arrested and charged with a total of 47 offences. A list of arrested persons, their municipality of residence and their respective charges is attached to this media release (see ADDENDUM – PETAWAWA ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE).

During the investigation, police seized the following items with approximate quantities:

·      9mm handgun with serial number removed

·      Two replica handguns

·      Ammunition

·      17,000 suspected methamphetamine tablets

·      15.5 kg suspected cocaine

·      12.3 kg suspected fentanyl

·      124 g suspected crack cocaine

·      3,000 suspected hydromorphone tablets

·      112 g suspected crystal methamphetamine

·      Jewellery valued at $150,000

·      More than $264,000 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $2.5 million.

The UOV OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit. Additional support was provided by Gatineau Police, Sûreté du Quebec, Ottawa Police, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau and OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau.

Anyone with information that may assist this investigation, including relevant home security or dashcam video, should contact the UOV OPP at 613-732-3332 or 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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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – BRIDEAU, WILSON & Teenager

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On June 6, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious vehicle in the area of Goldie Street, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Police attended and located the vehicle along Bruce Road 1 outside of Paisley. The investigating officer observed suspected illicit drugs in plain view. Three occupants were taken into custody and searched incident to arrest, leading to the seizure of approximately 10 grams of suspected cocaine, 5 grams of suspected crack, 16 grams of suspected fentanyl, and various paraphernalia associated with drug consumption and trafficking.

Wayne BRIDEAU, 44-years-old, resident of New Brunswick, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

Jessica WILSON, 40-years-old, resident of Hanover, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

A 16-year-old resident of Hanover, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2) – two counts
  • Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Zachary GOULARD Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences after responding to a vehicle collision.

On Friday May 30, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP and Emergency Medical Service (EMS), responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

The driver, who provided a false name to police was arrested for impaired driving and was transported by EMS to the local hospital for minor injuries. A small amount of drugs, suspected to be cocaine was seized from the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Zachary GOULARD, 35 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 3, 2025, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

2 Passed Out In Vehicle Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with drugs and weapon related offences.

On Friday May 30, 2025, at approximately 12:10 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of two people passed out in a parked motor vehicle on Main Street, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene and arrested the two occupants. A search of the vehicle located a knife, prohibited weapon, cellular phones, scales, Canadian currency, and drugs suspected to be Fentanyl, hydromorphone, methamphetamine, and other drugs.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle GOULAIS, 41 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in North Bay.

Cassandra PUSKAS, 35 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in North Bay.

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Marathon OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Jason MALLEY & Mackenzie MCMANUS

(MARATHON, ON) – Officers from the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with support from the OPP’s Emergency Response Team, OPP’s Tactics and Rescue Unit and Marathon OPP Detachment have arrested and charged two individuals for drug trafficking and firearms offences in the Marathon.

Following an investigation into drug trafficking in Marathon, a search warrant was executed on a residence located on McLeod Drive, in Marathon on May 22, 2025. During the search, officers seized prohibited firearms, as well as suspected illicit substances, including cocaine, methamphetamine and psilocybin. Following the investigation, charges have been laid against two Marathon residents.

Jason MALLEY, 40-years-old of Marathon, Ontario, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – two counts

The accused was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on a future date to answer to the above charges..

Mackenzie MCMANUS, 19-years-old of Marathon, Ontario has been arrested and charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs

The accused was released from custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon on July 16, 2025, to answer to the above charges.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or the trafficking of illicit substances is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

$3,000,000 Drug Bust

LONDON, ON (May 28, 2025) – Four men are facing charges after members of the London Police Service Guns and Gangs Section, with the assistance of members of the LPS Emergency Response Unit, Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit, Hamilton Police Service Emergency Response Unit and Toronto Police Service, executed search warrants at six residences in London, North York, and Hamilton on April 29, 2025.

As a result of the warrants, the following items were seized:

  • 34.665 kg of fentanyl, value: $2,773,200
  • 4.655 kg of crystal methamphetamine, value: $465,000
  • 474 grams of cocaine, value: $47,400
  • Four handguns (three Glocks and one Springfield 9mm Hellcat)
  • One semi-automatic pistol (Draco 7.62)
  • Extended capacity magazines and drum magazines
  • A silencer
  • Ammunition
  • 17.922 kg of cutting agent
  • Approximately $247,944 in Canadian currency
  • Approximately $5526 in American currency

Additionally, six motor vehicles were seized, four as offence-related property (ORP) and two as proceeds of crime (POC):

  • 2017 Black Hyundai Santa Fe (ORP)
  • 2020 Grey Lexus E35 Sedan (ORP)
  • 2017 Black Audi Q4 (ORP)
  • 2013 Red Nissan Altima (ORP)
  • 2024 Black Mercedes S Class (POC)
  • 2025 Black Lexus NX (POC)

“Today’s announcement highlights the critical importance of strong enforcement and community collaboration in addressing the opioid crisis and associated violence in our community,” said Chief Thai Truong.  “This investigation has resulted in the largest fentanyl seizure in the history of our police service, along with the seizure of illegal firearms, significantly disrupting drug trafficking and violence in London. Community safety remains a shared responsibility, and together we will continue our efforts to reduce harm, prevent violence, and protect lives.”

As a result of the investigation, Mark Barreiras, 44, and Sajid Bin Saleh, 23, both of Toronto, along with Jordayne Anthony Brown, 33, and Rohan Reid, 34, both of London, have been jointly charged with the following offences:

  • Nine counts of possession of a restricted weapon or device;
  • Five counts of possession of a loaded/regulated firearm;
  • Five counts of careless storage of a firearm/ammunition;
  • Five counts of possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm;
  • Three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking;
  • One count of produce a Schedule I substance.

Mark Barreiras, of Toronto, has been additionally charged with the following offences:

  • Three counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order;
  • One count of possession of prohibited device contrary to prohibition order.

Rohan Reid, of London, has been additionally charged with one count of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

After their arrests, all four males were held in custody to attend bail court.

Mark Barreiras remains in custody and is scheduled to reappear in London court on May 29, 2025.

Sajid Bin Saleh remains in custody and is scheduled to reappear in London court on May 30, 2025.

Rohan Reid was released from custody and is scheduled to reappear in London court on May 30, 2025.

Jordayne Anthony Brown was released from custody and is scheduled to reappear in London court on June 20, 2025.

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Police Press Releases Sarnia Police Service

Cocaine Bust

On May 21, 2025, at 4:50 PM, the Major Case Action Team (MCAT) with support from the Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Vidal Street South in Sarnia.

A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of the following: 

  • 70.44 grams of cocaine
  • 9.30 grams of crystal methamphetamine
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia
  • HW USP .177 Cal BB Gun
  • $2090 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is approximately $9010.00

Bradley Bruce SEGUIN (37-years-old) of Sarnia was held for a bail hearing and charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts – cocaine and crystal methamphetamine)
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Fail to comply with probation

If you have information about a crime and would like to report it anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.p3tips.com . Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. If your information leads to an arrest or charges being laid you may receive a cash award.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust, Stolen Property Recovered – Names Released

(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant with the assistance members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and uniform members at a Seventh Street near Ottawa Street, Midland, residential address at approximately 4:45 a.m. May 23, 2025.

OPP Officers entered the residential address at approximately 4:45 a.m. May 23, 2025, arresting six individuals inside the home and during the following search located a stolen 2022 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, stolen licence plates, a number of edged weapons, and a quantity of Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine.

Two individuals were released at the scene another was released after investigation and three individuals were charged criminally as follows;

(1) Gerrit John GABEL 33 years of Midland with

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

(2) Alexander WOZNICA 33 years of Midland with

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

And further with

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt

Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

Accused persons 1-2 have been released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

(3) Natasha PRINCE 26 years of Barrie was arrested on a outstanding warrant for Failure to Attend Court on related charges and held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

This is a continuing investigation and investigators ask that anyone having knowledge of this investigation to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

File – RM25085619

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OPP PAPINEAU-CAMERON Police Press Releases

Shawn MILLER Facing Numerous Charges

(PAPINEAU-CAMERON, ON) – A person wanted in connection with several criminal offences committed in December 2024 has been arrested by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Papineau-Cameron Township.

With the assistance of specialized OPP units – including the North Bay Criminal Investigation Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators, Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Remotely Piloted Aerial System (RPAS), Northeast Regional Support Team, and Critical Incident Command (CIC) – officers executed a warrant and arrested the individual without incident.

Shawn MILLER, 52 years-of-age of Mattawa, is facing the following charges:

·        Pointing a firearm

·        Reckless discharge of a firearm

·        Possess firearm contrary to prohibition order – three counts

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Careless storage of firearm

·        Assault with a weapon – spousal

·        Assault – spousal – two counts

·        Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – spousal

·        Uttering threats – damage or injure animal

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order – two counts

·        Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

·        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 – Opioid

·        Failure to attend court after having appeared

The OPP would like to thank members of the public for their cooperation and for the information provided during the investigation.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 24, 2025.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – 3 Arrested

(BANCROFT, ON) – Three people face trafficking charges after a drug seizure in Faraday Township.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation earlier this spring.

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Community Street Crime Unit and Bancroft OPP members, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 28 South in Faraday Township.

Officers seized:

  • Almost 20 grams of suspected fentanyl
  • Over 160 grams of suspected cocaine
  • Over 20 grams of suspected heroin
  • Suspected crystal methamphetamine
  • Over 20 grams of suspected MDMA
  • Suspected Psilocybin
  • 20 suspected methamphetamine (speed) pills
  • Over 300 suspected hydromorphone pills,
  • 50 suspected oxycodone pills
  • Over 20 suspected morphine pills
  • Suspected lorazepam pills
  • Over $900 in cash
  • 1 cell phone
  • 3 scales

Roseanne HARRIS of Faraday Township, age 46, Jordan MORIN of Peterborough, age 28, and Erica OLMSTEAD of Hastings Highlands, age 30 have each been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – 9 counts
  • Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Additionally, HARRIS was charged with two counts of breach of a release order and OLMSTEAD was charged with breach of a probation order.

All three accused were remanded into custody. OLMSTEAD and MORIN have a court date in the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 27, 2025, while HARRIS has a court date of May 29, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Names Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Six individuals are facing multiple charges following a three-week long investigation that led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills and illicit cannabis.

Between April 21, 2025, and May 9, 2025 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Thunder Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with support from the OPP Canine Unit, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Thunder Bay Police Service Canine Unit investigated incidents of drug trafficking throughout Northwestern Ontario.

During the investigation and during the execution of two search warrants at residences in the City of Thunder Bay, officers seized suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills and illicit cannabis.

As a result of the investigation, six people have been charged and face numerous charges under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Cannabis Act.

Maurice BARTLEY, 57-years-old of Thunder Bay has been 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

The accused was released from custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on July 9, 2025.

Steve GROOMBRIDGE, 42-years-old of Thunder Bay has been 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 Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused was remanded into custody.

Lennox MATTINAS, 48-years-old of Thunder Bay has been 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

The accused was remanded into custody

Jasen Dowhaniuk, 43-years-old of Thunder Bay has been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of distributing

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on July 30, 2025 to answer to the above charges.

Alleysha Henry, 27-years-old of Thunder Bay has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

The accused was released from custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder on June 5, 2025 to answer to the above charge.

Leah NEWMAN, 49-years-old of Langley, BC has been 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 – other drugs

The accused was released from custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on June 4, 2025 to answer to the above charges.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or the trafficking of illicit substances is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).