(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – On May 16, 2014 Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Wellington OPP Crime Unit and members of the Organized Crime Enforcement (OCEB) unit executed a drug warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Wellington Street east in Wellington North Township.
Resulting from the execution of the warrant, officers seized 90 marijuana plants, 7 ounces of marijuana bud and a quantity of Canadian currency.
21 year old Derek HICKS of Wellington North Township has been charged with Possess a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and Possess a controlled substance.
18 year old Taryn ARMSTRONG of Wellington North Township has been charged with Possess a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and Possess a controlled substance.
They were both held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for May 17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
The Wellington County OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.