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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Weapon & Drug Bust

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized drugs, firearms, and related items following search warrants executed at residences in Bradford and Shelburne.

In the fall of 2024, the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in collaboration with the Caledon (CSCU), Nottawasaga (CSCU), Central Region K9, Dufferin OPP frontline members and South Simcoe Police Service, launched a multi-jurisdictional drug investigation. As part of the operation, search warrants were executed between February 19 and February 25, 2025, at homes in Bradford and Shelburne. Five individuals were arrested and face multiple charges. Additionally, officers seized various drug-related items, including firearms.

Sharlene BYFIELD, a 35-year-old female from Bradford, has been charged with:

  • Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

Stanley SILVERA, a 37-year-old male from Bradford, has been charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

Justin GILCHRIST, a 38-year-old male from Shelburne, has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Samantha HACKSON, a 39-year-old female from Shelburne, has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Timothy TRANTAU, a 36-year-old male from Dysart, has been charged with:

  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

Items Seized:

Bradford Location:

  • Glock 36, .45 caliber, loaded with 6 rounds
  • 937 grams of Cocaine
  • 87 grams of Fentanyl (various colors)
  • 358 Percocet pills
  • 50 Clonazepam pills
  • Over $8000.00 in Canadian cash
  • 105 rounds of various ammunition
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia

Shelburne Location:

  • Mossberg 590 Pump Action Shotgun
  • 190.6 grams of Cocaine
  • 366.4 grams of Fentanyl (various colors)
  • 17.6 grams of Methamphetamine
  • Money counter
  • Vacuum sealer
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia

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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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Drug & Weapons Bust

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug trafficking related charges and seized a quantity of illicit drugs and firearm after a takedown on Peter St.

In November of 2024, Orillia CSCU began investigating an individual for allegedly trafficking drugs in the City of Orillia. Utilizing investigative techniques police were able to observe consistent drug trafficking with this individual. On January 15th, 2025, satisfied with the information gathered and observations, the Orillia CSCU with assistance from Orillia OPP conducted a takedown of a motor vehicle. Three individuals were arrested and safely brought into police custody. Two OPP vehicles received minor damage during the stop.

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

Glock 19 Gen4 9mm handgun(loaded)

31 round loaded overcapacity magazine

492 grams of Fentanyl

93 grams of cocaine

200 Hydromorphone pills

Digital scales and packing

Cellular devices

Esrom KIBREAB, 19-year-old of North York, has been held for a bail hearing and charged with:

CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone

CC 92(2) – Possession of prohibited device and unauthorized possession of a weapon X2

CC 92(1) – Unauthorized possession of a firearm

CC 92(1) – Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm

CC 95(1) – Possession of a loaded restricted firearm

CC 94 – Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm within

CC 88 – Possession of a firearm contrary to Prohibiton order

CC320.13(1) – Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

Darryl MAXIMUK, 56-year-old of Orillia, was held for a bail hearing and charged with:

CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone

CC 92(2) – Possession of prohibited device and unauthorized possession of a weapon X2

CC 92(1) – Unauthorized possession of a firearm

CC 92(1) – Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm

CC 95(1) – Possession of a loaded restricted firearm

CC 94 – Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm within

CC 88 – Possession of a firearm contrary to Prohibiton order

James MOUNTNEY, 62-years-old of No fixed Address, was held for a bail hearing and charged with:

CDSA 5(2) – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

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 about suspected unlawful activity, 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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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Loaded Guns & Drugs Seized

LONDON, ON (December 30, 2024) – Three Londoners are facing charges after members of the LPS Uniformed Division recovered a stolen all-terrain vehicle, loaded guns and drugs.

On Friday, December 27, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers observed an all-terrain vehicle being operated in a dangerous manner in the area of Shelborne Street and Commissioners Road East. Three occupants were on the vehicle at the time.

When police attempted to stop the all-terrain vehicle, it fled towards a green space behind a nearby commercial plaza.

A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle abandoned. Checks revealed that it was reported stolen to an out-of-town police agency.

Members of the Uniformed Division, with the assistance of a member of the LPS Canine Unit, attended the area and commenced a search.

One male was located fleeing from the area. He was arrested without incident. A search yielded the following:

  • Loaded semi-automatic .22 caliber prohibited rifle with defaced serial number
  • 31 grams of suspected fentanyl, value $4,650
  • 50 grams of suspected crack cocaine, value $5000

Information was received that two additional suspects had fled from the area in a taxi. The two additional male suspects were located and arrested a short time later in the 300-block of Hilton Avenue.

A loaded sawed-off shotgun with a defaced serial number was also recovered and seized.

As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old male, 21-year-old male, and 14-year-old male have been jointly charged with the following offences:

  • Two (2) counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking;
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm;
  • Possess loaded/unloaded regulated firearm;
  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with; and
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.

The 20-year-old male has additionally been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with;
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm; and
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.

The 14-year-old male has additionally been charged with the following offences:

  • Fail to comply with sentence;
  • Fail to comply with undertaking; and
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

None of the accused will be named, as doing so could potentially identify the 14-year-old male, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

All three of the accused are expected to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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OPP Police Press Releases Toronto

$629,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

(TORONTO, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) has laid 63 charges against nine accused following a multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking investigation.

In October 2023, officers learned of individuals trafficking illicit drugs from the Greater Toronto Area to the City of London and various parts of Western Ontario. The investigation revealed that the individuals had also been trafficking illicit drugs to the Thunder Bay area.

On February 28, 2024, search warrants were executed at seven residences in Thunder Bay, London, Mississauga and Vaughan. PGNG seized the following items:

·      More than 3.2 kilograms of cocaine

·      More than 1.3 kilograms of powdered fentanyl

·      More than 135 grams of methamphetamine

·      Nearly 10 grams of MDMA ecstasy

·      More than 3,700 oxycodone tablets

·      More than 2,000 hydromorphone capsules

·      More than 8,000 hydromorphone (8mg) tablets

·      More than 35 alprazolam tablets

·      Nearly 80 acetaminophen and codeine tablets

·      Approximately 1500 millilitres of promethazine (liquid codeine)

·      Three loaded handguns

·      36 rounds of ammunition

·      Two magazines

·      Drug paraphernalia

·      Counterfeit currency

·      Three silver bars, 15 silver coins, and jewelry

·      One prohibited weapon (brass knuckles)

·      More than $210,000 in Canadian currency

The potential street value of the illicit drugs seized is approximately $629,000.

This investigation resulted in nine arrests and 63 charges laid under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Please refer to the Addendum of Charged Persons for additional information.

This investigation was supported by members of the:

·      Chatham Kent Police Service

·      London Police Service Emergency Response Unit

·      London Police Service Guns and Drugs Section

·      Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service

·      OPP Community Street Crime Unit, London

·      OPP Offender Transportation Unit

·      OPP Highway Traffic Enforcement

·      OPP Middlesex Detachment

·      OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau

·      OPP-led Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit

·      OPP-led Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit

·      OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit

·      OPP Thunder Bay Detachment

·      Peel Regional Police Tactical Rescue Unit

·      Sarnia Police Service

·      St. Thomas Police Service

·      Thunder Bay Police Service Emergency Task Unit

·      Thunder Bay Police Service Guns and Gangs

Anyone with any information about the trafficking of illegal firearms and/or illicit drugs is urged to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca.