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$98,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

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Post date May 8, 2025

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Three people have been arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 6 in Espanola.

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a driver not wearing their seatbelt, and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Further investigation resulted in the three occupants of the vehicle being arrested.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $51,500, an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $46,100, an amount of suspect hydromorphone with an estimated street value of $400, an amount of suspected dilaudid with an estimated street value of $300, a small amount of suspected oxycodone, approximately $4,200 in Canadian currency, and a knife.

As a result, the driver, Megan CORBIERE, 40-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

Failure to comply with release order
Operation while impaired
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Possession of a Schedule I substance (opioid) – five counts
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid)
Driver fail to properly wear seat belt
Possess more than one licence
Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The passenger, Carter BEBONANG, 26-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Possession of a Schedule I substance (opioid) – five counts
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 second passenger, Kristan PANAMICK, 34-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Possession of a Schedule I substance (opioid) – five counts
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid)
Passenger fail to properly wear seatbelt

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court today, May 7, 2025.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

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Post date May 8, 2025

(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have executed a search warrant in Espanola, leading to the arrest of two individuals as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

On May 6, 2025, the Manitoulin OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from Manitoulin OPP members, executed a search warrant on a residence in Espanola. During the search, police seized a quantity of suspected drugs and arrested two people.

The suspected drugs seized included an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $3,500, an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $21,800, an amount of suspected oxycodone pills with an estimated street value of $150, and $2,550 in Canadian currency.

Shawn BOWLES, 49-years-old from Espanola, was 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) – two counts
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Matthew EVBUOMWAN, 19-years-old from Ajax, was 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) – two counts
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Obstruct peace officer
Fail to comply with sentence

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court today, May 7, 2025.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Kincardine Drug Bust

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Post date May 8, 2025

(KINCARDINE, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising that two individuals face charges after a search warrant was executed in the Municipality of Kincardine.

On May 2, 2025, members of the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Huron Perth CSCU, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine, and the South Bruce Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence along Albert Road, Municipality of Kincardine.

CSCU members recovered approximately $28,000 worth of stolen property, including an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), a snowmobile, and surveying equipment. A small quantity of suspected illicit drugs were also seized. Owners of the seized property have been contacted.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals face multiple charges:

Laurent LUCIER, 47-years-old, of the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of property obtained by crime, CC 354(1)(a) – four counts
Possession of a Schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)

The accused was released and is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on June 4, 2025.

Dale CONANT, 46-years-old, of the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, CC 117.01(1) – three counts
Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)
Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1) – two counts
Possession of property obtained by crime, CC 354(1)(a) – four counts
Possession of a Schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

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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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

89 in a 60 Results In Drug Bust

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Post date May 8, 2025

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 17.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was travelling 89 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone on Highway 17 in the Baldwin Township. Upon interacting with the driver, police observed open alcohol inside the vehicle. Further investigation on scene resulted in police locating suspected drugs, and the driver and passenger were arrested.

Police seized an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $1,000, an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $850, and an amount of suspected crack cocaine with an estimate street value of $1,200.

The driver, Ricky GADABUSHIE, 43-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs

The passenger, Angele CAYER, 42-years-old from Azilda, was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on Monday, June 2, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Dundas

Drug Bust – SINGH, SINGH & SINGH

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Post date May 5, 2025

(SOUTH DUNDAS, ON) The Stormont Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with possession of illegal drugs.

On April 30, 2025, shortly before 10:00 p.m., OPP officers had a stopped vehicle at a RIDE checkpoint at the 401 highway On Route in the South Dundas township. The investigation led to the seizure of suspected cocaine and heroin.

Jasanprit, SINGH, 26 years old of Etobicoke, was arrested and charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance
Drive motor vehicle – no licence

Bhupinder, SINGH, 29 years old of Brampton, was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance – two counts
Obstruct peace officer
Passenger – fail to properly wear seat belt

Harmanjeet, SINGH, 25 years old of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance.

All accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall at a later date.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested In Drug Bust

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Post date May 4, 2025

(Alliston, ON) – Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals following a drug trafficking investigation.

In the Fall of 2024, the Nottawasaga OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into a drug trafficking investigation. Between April 30, 2025, and May 1, 2025, search warrants were executed in Barrie, Orangeville, Brampton, Churchill, and Niagara Falls. Units that assisted with the searches and the arrests that followed include the Provincial ROPE Unit, the Central Region Emergency Response Team, Central Region Canine, and CSCU’s from Huronia West/Collingwood, Orillia, and Dufferin. Over 2000 grams of cocaine and more than 100 grams of fentanyl valued in excess of $192,000 were part of the property seized.

As a result of the investigation, Spencer WONG, 37, of Orangeville, was charged with:

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Fentanyl

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

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

• Failure to comply with release order

Danielle MARSHALL, 32, of Barrie, was also charged with:

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine

• Traffick in Schedule I substance – Fentanyl

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

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

Both accused were held for a Bail Court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust – Repeat Offender Arrested Again

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Post date May 4, 2025

(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 at a Forest Harbour Parkway, Tay Township residential address at approximately 5:00 a.m. May 2, 2025.

CSCU investigators assisted by uniform OPP officers along with members of the OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), seized a considerable quantity of drug like substances believed to be cocaine, purple fentanyl, various prescription medications believed to be Oxycodone and Clonazepam, a .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun with a fully loaded clip, a quantity of various caliber ammunition a conducted energy weapon (CEW) and an expandable baton. Additionally, a quantity of Canadian currency, a number of cell phones and other related drug paraphernalia were also seized. (See attached photograph).

Investigators have arrested and charged Kevin MUNRO 42 years of Tay Township with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and who was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

And further with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Also charged is a 34 year old female of Tay Township with the following criminal offences who was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

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 – RM25084863

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Cocaine At Courthouse Leads To Charges

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Post date May 4, 2025

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), assisted by the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Orillia Community Mobilization Unit (CMU), have laid drug trafficking charges after an individual attended the Ontario Court of Justice for an appointment.

On May 1, 2025, around 1:00 pm, officers of the Orillia OPP were working at the Ontario Court of Justice on Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia. As they were assisting with court security, they noted an individual who had set off the metal detector near the doors. Officers engaged with the party and noticed an object in their jacket pocket which they had refused to take out. Police were able to observe the object and saw a clear bag with a large amount of a pressed white substance and commenced into a drug trafficking investigation.

As a result, almost 65 grams of suspected Cocaine and over $3,500 were seized from the accused, Joseph CRANDALL, aged 43, of Orillia, and they face the following charges:

– Resist Peace Officer (CC), and

– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (CDSA).

The accused was held in custody to appear at in the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia the following day for a bail hearing.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Havelock-Belmont-Methuen OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

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Post date May 2, 2025

(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Peterborough County / Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested multiple individuals as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.

On Wednesday April 30, 2025, members of the Peterborough County/Northumberland CSCU executed a warrant at a residence in Havelock that was the subject of complaints from the community regarding drug activity. Upon entry, officers located ten individuals within the residence, all of which were immediately arrested. A search of the residence was conducted, and a quantity of drugs were located.

Amy ZINCK (age 44) of Havelock, ON., was 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

· Fail to comply Undertaking

· Fail to comply with Probation Order

· Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 3, 2025.

Timothy LOWES (age 39) of Havelock, ON., was 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

· Fail to comply with Probation Order – two counts

· Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts

· Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 3, 2025.

David HUTLEY (age 48) of Stouville, ON., was arrested and charged with;

· Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

HUTLEY was also arrested on unrelated outstanding warrants and turned over to the Quinte West OPP.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 3, 2025.

John FOOTE (age 61) of Peterborough, ON., was 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

· Fail to comply with Release Order

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

As a result of the search, the following items were seized;

· 35 grams Crack Cocaine

· 20 grams Fentanyl

· Digital scale

· Two cell phones

· Packaging materials

All others who were located at the residence were released unconditionally.

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).

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OPP Police Press Releases South Porcupine

$118,000 Drug Bust – Name Released

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Post date May 1, 2025

(SOUTH PORCUPINE, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 144 leads to drugs charges.

On Monday April 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the South Porcupine Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 144, Noble Township, just north of Gogama.

As a result of the investigation, the OPP seized an amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $118,730. Also seized was an amount of Canadian currency.

Manfred YIADOM-BOAKYE, 33 years-old, of Bradford, was arrested and charged with the following:

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday May 26, 2025, in Gogama.

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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

Weapons & Drug Bust

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Post date April 30, 2025

(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged several individuals following an investigation involving firearms, drugs and stolen property.

As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 121 in the Township of Minden Hills on April 22, 2025. Firearms, ammunition and suspected drugs were among items seized as follows:

· 68.61g of fentanyl

· 70g of crystal methamphetamine

· 14.04g of cocaine

· 303 British Lee-Enfield long-rifle

· .22 calibre Cooey long rifle

· 303 British Mark 3 long-rifle

· 4 pellet guns

· 4 BB guns

· 9 rounds of .303 ammunition

· 20 rounds of 30-30 Winchester ammunition

· 5 operating scales

· 3 cellular devices

· Various power tools including table saws, chainsaws, drills and batteries, industrial lights, fan, generator, yeti cooler and an electric bike

As a result, Shelby MONTGOMERY, 33 years-of-age, of the Township of Minden Hills has been charged with:

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

· Breach of firearms regulation store firearm or restricted weapon – three counts

· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – thirteen counts

· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm – three counts

· Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

· Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay Ontario.

And further, Sean MARTIN, 43 years-of-age, of the Township of Minden Hills has been charged with:

· Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts

· Breach of firearms regulation store firearm or restricted weapon – three counts

· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – thirteen counts

· Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm – three counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay Ontario.

And further, Andrew HILLIS, 43 years-of-age, of the Township of Minden Hills as been arrested and charged with:

· Possession of a schedule I substance

· Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Failure to comply with undertaking

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

If you have any information about illegal firearms or the trafficking of illicit substances in Haliburton Highlands, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Kawartha/Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward up to $2000.

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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested At RIDE – Drugs A Factor

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Post date April 29, 2025

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Two people have been arrested for weapons and drug related offences following a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check at the Swing Bridge in Little Current. A vehicle came through the RIDE, and police observed open alcohol in the vehicle. Further investigation resulted in both the driver and passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized a handgun, an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $1,500, and an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $200.

As a result, the driver, Peter SCHAJ, 61-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of prohibited device for dangerous purpose
Careless storage of firearm
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited weapon
Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
Possession of a prohibited device
Carrying concealed weapon
Carrying concealed prohibited device
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited device
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The passenger, Luke WABEGIJIK, 24-years-old from Sheshegwaning First Nation, was charged with:

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of prohibited device for dangerous purpose
Careless storage of firearm
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited weapon
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited device
Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
Possession of a prohibited device
Carrying concealed weapon
Carry concealed prohibited device
Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
Passenger – fail to properly wear seatbelt

Both accused remain in custody, and are scheduled to appear in court today, April 28, 2025.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

$200,000 Drug Bust – Felix OBENG-DONKOR

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Post date April 29, 2025

(COCHRANE, ON) – A North York resident is facing multiple charges after police seized a loaded firearm and a significant quantity of drugs following an arrest in Cochrane.

On Sunday April 27, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call of suspected drug trafficking.

Officers located the subject at a commercial property on Railway Street in Cochrane and placed the individual under investigative detention. A loaded 10mm handgun was found in the individual’s possession, and the person was placed under arrest. A subsequent search incident to arrest led to the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin, with an estimated combined street value of approximately $200,000. Police also seized a cellphone and approximately $6,000 in Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Felix OBENG-DONKOR, 29 years-of-age of North York, has been charged with:

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
Fail to comply with release order – three counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane on April 28, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Brian CALLADINE – Trafficking Fentanyl

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Post date April 26, 2025

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – One individual has been arrested after a drug investigation by the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) in the Quinte West area.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region CSCU, assisted by Quinte West OPP officers, stopped an individual, after conducting an investigation regarding about drug trafficking in Trenton.

As a result of the investigation, one person was arrested. Officers seized approximately one ounce of Fentanyl, Canadian currency and other items associated with drug trafficking.

Brian CALLADINE, age 47 from Quinte West, has been charged with:

Possession of the purpose of trafficking- Fentanyl
Traffic in schedule I substance – Fentanyl
Proceeds of crime

The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, on a later date.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Another Cocaine Bust

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Post date April 26, 2025

(NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, ON) – Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in Northumberland County, Centre Hastings, North York and Kingston.

The Peterborough/Northumberland and Centre Hastings Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police in collaboration with the Kingston Police Service (KPS), launched a multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking investigation with information that was obtained earlier this year. As part of the operation, search warrants were executed on April 23, 2025, at four different locations.

With assistance by the KPS Drug Unit and police services front line members, four individuals were arrested and face multiple charges. Investigators additionally seized 1404 grams of suspected cocaine, 129 grams of MDMA (ecstasy), 43 Percocet pills, firearms and various other drug trafficking related items. The approximate street value of the seized drugs is $65,300.

Daniel Jacob LAFLEUR (age 33) of Kingston, has been charged with:

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of Proceeds by crime under $5,000

Todd SAMPSON (age 51) of Marmora, has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine (2 counts)
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – MDMA (2 counts)
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (2 counts)
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (2 counts)
Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling (2 counts)
Unauthorized possession of a firearm (2 counts)

Michael PELOQUIN (age 36) of North York, has been charged with:

Trafficking a controlled substance – Cocaine
Possession of prohibited device

Matthew BROCKWELL (age 35) of Marmora, has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine (2 counts)
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – MDMA (2 counts)
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (2 counts)
Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling (2 counts)
Possession of proceeds of crime (2 counts)
Unauthorized possession of a firearm (2 counts)

Three of the accused were held for bail. The accused from North York was released with conditions to attend court in Kingston on a later date.

Members of the Northumberland OPP are committed to ensuring public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community. If you have any information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1 888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800-822-8477 or visit www.stopcrimehere.ca

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