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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Fentanyl Bust – Name Released

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a quantity of drugs, including fentanyl, arrested an individual and executed a search warrant in Orangeville.

On March 17, 2025, the Dufferin OPP began an investigation near Fead Street in Orangeville. On March 20, 2025, the Dufferin OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested one male and executed a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of the following items:

Cody CRAWFORD, a 32-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 7

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (Fentanyl)

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Fentanyl)

The following items were seized during the investigation:

  • 19.7 grams of assorted coloured fentanyl
  • A note for Purolator to deliver the drugs to a mailbox
  • Cell phone

The investigation is ongoing into the supplier. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dufferin OPP.

Members of the Dufferin 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 (TIPS), or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

$30,000 Fentanyl Bust

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested and are facing charges after a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 near Foucault Drive in Espanola. A vehicle came through the RIDE check, and officers detected an odour of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. Further investigation on scene resulted in the driver and passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $30,000, and approximately $2,500 in Canadian Currency.

As a result, the driver, Johvonne STERLING, 30-years-old from Etobicoke, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The passenger, Mark TUCKER, 22-years-old from Etobicoke, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury today, March 11, 2025.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

Fentanyl Bust – Names Released

(LOYALIST TWP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has charged two people and seized illegal drugs in the Amherstview area of Loyalist Township.

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Street Crime Unit officers, assisted by members of the Lennox and Addington County Detachment, OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Huff Avenue. They also conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Amherst Drive. Two people were arrested.

Investigators seized nearly 28-grams of suspected fentanyl, over 46-grams of suspected methamphetamine and over 43-grams of suspected cocaine. Officers also seized a vehicle and items typically associated with drug trafficking. 

Darcy HARTWICK, age 22 of South Frontenac Township, has been charged with:

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

Raven HATFIELD, age 37 of Loyalist Township, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code.

Both of the accused were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston. 

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Names Released

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged four people after a traffic stop on Ottawa Avenue in Elliot Lake.

On January 21, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., police stopped a vehicle after recognizing a person who was wanted on outstanding charges. The person was uncooperative with police, resisting arrest, assaultive, and attempted to disarm an officer. Police were able to safely and effectively arrest all four people from the vehicle and approximately 43 grams of suspected Fentanyl was seized – with an approximate street value of $10,900.   

Corey HIGDON, 50-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Attempt to disarm Peace Officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Assault
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Forcible confinement

This accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on January 22, 2025.

Mitchell GENTILE, 35-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:

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

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid. 

Krystal ROL, 35-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with – Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid. 

Jennifer STUBBERT, 43-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with – Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid. 

These three accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on March 13, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

$120,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

Five people have been charged after police seized drugs and a loaded handgun following a search of a south side residence.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Donald Street East on the afternoon of Thursday, January 2.

Police seized quantities of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. The estimated street value of the seized drugs exceeds $120,000. Officers also seized a firearm, cash totalling more than $13,000 and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

Michelle BENOIT, 39, of Thunder Bay; Delmar FLETCHER, 19, of Scarborough; Trevor HOFFMANN, 21, of Scarborough, a 17-year-old from Bradford, and a 15-year-old from Toronto are charged with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl)
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5,000
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of Loaded Prohibited Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

BENOIT is also charged with Breach of Judicial Release Order. The 15-year-old is also charged with Possession of Prohibited Firearm Contrary to Order x2, Breach of Judicial Release Order, Breach of Peace Bond, and Breach of Probation x2. The 17-year-old is also charged with Breach of Peace Bond x2.

The accused appeared in court on Friday.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Thunder Bay

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Mark RECKZIN Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A local individual is facing drug possession charges after an unwanted person was reported at a business in Pembroke.

On the evening of April 23, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a restaurant on Pembroke Street West in Pembroke in response to a report of an unwanted, intoxicated person at the location. Police attended, located the individual and took them into custody. Suspected fentanyl was seized during the investigation.  

Mark RECKZIN, age 45 of no fixed address, has been charged with possession of a schedule 1 substance – fentanyl, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 28, 2024. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa WFP

$28,000 Drug Bust – One Death – Five Arrested

(WAWA, ON) – On March 28, 2024, shortly before 10:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 30 kilometres south of Wawa. One person was confirmed deceased as a result of the collision.

During the investigation, one of the vehicle occupants was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a large amount of suspected Fentanyl, valued at over $28,000. As a result, criminal charges have been laid on all occupants of the vehicle.

Tafary CHURCH, 21 years-of-age, of North York was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of loaded prohibited firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm
  • Possession of prohibited device
  • Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Fail to comply with probation order – three counts

Hanad HASSAN, 18 years-of-age, of Scarborough was arrested and charged with: 

  • Possession of loaded prohibited firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm
  • Possession of prohibited device
  • Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Fail to comply with probation order – two counts

Tyler MANBAUMAN, 21 years-of-age, of North York was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of loaded prohibited firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm
  • Possession of prohibited device
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

The accused persons were remanded into custody for bail hearings, and remain in custody.

Sarah WAYEZI, 21 years-of-age, of Toronto was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of loaded prohibited firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm
  • Possession of prohibited device
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in May 2024.

A 17-year-old from Etobicoke was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of loaded prohibited firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Breach of firearms regulation – transport firearm
  • Possession of prohibited device
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Fail to comply with undertaking – two counts
  • Fail to comply with release order – two counts

The youth accused was remanded into custody for a bail hearing, and remains in custody. The identity of the accused is protected under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).