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Two charged after OPP seize drugs, weapons in Rainy River District

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Two people are facing charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized property valued at more than $325,000 in the Rainy River District.

On May 7, OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Kenora CSCU, Dryden CSCU, Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the Canine Unit, executed a search warrant in Fort Frances.

During the search, police seized a large quantity of cocaine and fentanyl, along with hydromorphone, oxycodone, Canadian currency, American currency, and evidence of drug trafficking and weapons.

Both accused, age 54 and 45, are expected to appear in court at a later date.

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Traffic Stop Finds $185K In Drugs

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Two Greenstone residents are facing drug trafficking charges after Provincial Police found over $185,000 worth of drugs.

OPP say they held a traffic stop on New Year’s Eve and found over 530 grams of Crystal Meth and over 260 grams of cocaine in a vehicle.

They also seized over $6,600 in cash.

The 28- and 30-year-old suspects are now in Thunder Bay waiting for a court date.

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Traffic Stop Near Dryden Results In Drug Charges

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Two Fort Frances residents face drug charges after a traffic stop by Provincial Police west of Dryden.

Police say on July 2nd they originally pulled over the vehicle on Highway 17 in Wainwright Township for a Traffic Act violation.

OPP then say further investigation lead to officers finding and seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, prohibited devices, Canadian currency and drug related paraphernalia.

Police say as a result of investigation, 33-year-old Dennis Mutz and 39-year-old Deidre Jarvis both of Fort Frances face multiple charges including:

  • Traffick in Schedule I substance- methamphetamine CDSA 5(1)
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance- other drugs CDSA 5(1)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- other drugs CDSA 5(2) (2 counts)
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose CC 88 (3 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

OPP say both of the accused remain in custody.

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Drug Charges After Search Warrant In Machin

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A Dryden man facing drug charges as Provincial Police executed a search warrant in Machin.

Police say on July 2nd at around 8pm they searched the residence along with the Community Street Crime Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and the Northwest Region Emergency Response Team.

Police then say during the search they found and seized cocaine, morphine, psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms), fentanyl, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia.

OPP say 33-year-old Brendin Swanson faces multiple charges including:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs CDSA 4(1) (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance CDSA 4(1)
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for purpose of trafficking- Other Drugs CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order CC 117.01(1)
  • Failure to comply with release order CC 145(5)(a)

Police say the accused remains in custody.

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Call For Possession Drug Charges To Be Decriminalized

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The government of Canada is being asked to change legislation to decriminalize drug possession charges.

Mike Serr is with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and says too may people are dying from opioid overdoses.

Serr stresses the problem is a significant public safety and health issue.

Serr says less than two people are murdered on average in Canada every day, but about 11 people die of overdoses, so something needs to be done.

The report from the CACP calls for increased access to healthcare and treatment as well as social services improvements to divert people struggling with substance use or addiction away from the criminal justice system.

This would apply to people possessing a small amount of illicit drugs for personal consumption.

Association President Adam Palmer says legislation has to be changed at the federal level and he thinks the Trudeau government has, in the past, been very open to their recommendations.

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Drug Charges In Kashechewan First Nation

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A vehicle stop in Kashechewan has led to drug charges by Nishnawbe Aski Police.

Police say on June 26th they conducted the stop for a man that was wanted by police.

Police then say during the stop they found lots of money in the vehicle and further investigation led to finding a pill bottle containing methamphetamine pills.

Police say they seized 451 Methamphetamine pills worth an estimated $42,100

Police also say they seized over $24,000 in Canadian currency.

As a Result of the investigation 35 year old Chris Wesley, 37-year-old Kenny Wynne and 36-year-old Adam Wesley of Kashechewan First Nation face charges of Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Two of the individuals were subsequently released on conditions and will next appear in court on August 20, 2020 in Kashechewan. The third individual was remanded into custody on previous charges.

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Multiple Drug Charges Laid In Red Lake

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Provincial Police in Red Lake are reporting multiple drug trafficking charges after an investigation.

OPP say they conducted the investigation on Tuesday along with the Community Street Crime Unit and officers from the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and they seized a quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine, morphine, codeine and Canadian currency.

Police say the estimated street value of the drugs is $60,000.

OPP say as a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Anthony Howell of Red Lake was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Morphine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Codeine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Failing to Comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

Police say the accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing.

 

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Multiple Drug Charges Laid In Sioux Lookout

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Sioux Lookout Provincial Police are reporting drug trafficking charges in the municipality.

Police say on Thursday afternoon they responded to a report of unwanted parties at a local hotel.

Police then say the investigation led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of multiple illicit substances including cocaine, methamphetamine, morphine, suboxone, gabapetin, methylphenidate, and hydromorphone with a total street value of over $25,000.

OPP say as a result of investigations 34-year-old Helen Mekanak and 28-year-old Tommy Tait both from Sachigo Lake First Nation have been charged with eight counts of Possession of a Substance and eight counts of Possession of a Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Both of the accused are in custody pending bail hearings.

 

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Kenora Man Faces Drug Charges

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A traffic stop in Kenora has resulted in drug related charges.

Provincial Police pulled over a vehicle Wednesday afternoon around 3:00 for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

An investigation led to the arrest and search of the vehicle.

Officers seized about 419 grams of Cannabis and 141.1 grams of magic mushrooms.

OPP say 28 year old Allen Pencoff of Kenora faces a total of five charges.

  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place, Section 8(1)(a) of the Cannabis Act (CA)
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing, Section 9(2) CA
  • Possessing Cannabis for the Purpose of Selling, Section 10(2) CA
  • Possession of Proceeds of property Obtained by Crime under $5,000, Section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the purpose of Trafficking, Section 5(2) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
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Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop By Dryden Police

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Dryden Police are reporting drug charges after a traffic stop in the area.

Police say they originally pulled the vehicle over since it was being operated with a license plate that is not authorized for the vehicle being driven.

Police then say when they were placing a suspect in custody, they noticed multiple drug paraphernalia which resulted in a full search of the vehicle.

Dryden Police say during the investigation they discovered quantities of Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycontin, Suboxone and Percocet.

Police say 38-year-old Trevor Varga and 39-year-old Collin Ross both of Thunder Bay have been charged with 5 charges each of Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycontin, Percocet, Suboxone), Obstruction of Peace Officer and Failing To Comply with a Release Order.

Varga also faces Driving Under Suspension and Use of plate not authorized for vehicle charges while Ross also faces a Fail to comply with Probation Order charge.

Both of the accused were released on an Undertaking and will appear in Dryden Court on June 22nd.

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