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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).