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Arrests Made In Dryden Robbery Attempt

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Two youth have been arrested following an attempted robbery in Dryden.

The incident took place on Monday night just before 9:00.

Two people entered a business and brandished a knife and demanded money.

The employee activated an emergency alarm, and the suspects fled on foot.

The next day, the OPP managed to arrest a 15 and a 17 year old from Dryden.

Because of their age, they cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

They have been charged with robbery with intent and are being held pending a bail hearing.

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Search Warrant Leads To Drug Charges In Dryden

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Provincial Police are reporting drug charges after executing a search warrant in Dryden.

Police say they searched the residence at 1:26am early this morning.

OPP then say as a result of the search and investigation they seized around 57.25 grams of cocaine, one hydromorphone tablet, 31.27 grams of methamphetamine, eight morphine tablets, Canadian currency and drug related paraphernalia.

Police say 43-year-old Renee Robichaud of Dryden faces multiple charges including Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Other Drugs for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Other Drugs, Possession of proceeds or property obtained by crime under $5000, Procures to make an identity document and making forged documents.

OPP say the accused is appearing today in court.

The investigation was assisted by the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Northwest Region Emergency Response Team.

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One Dead, Several Injured at Arbour Jade Trailer Park

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One person is dead and several hospitalized after a series of assaults at the Arbour Jade Trailer Park on Monday.

Police say they responded at around 9:54pm after receiving calls of an assault involving a weapon in the area.

Dryden OPP along with the Dryden Police Service located two people with injuries who were transported to the hospital by EMS.

A male suspect was located and arrested shortly afterward.

Very early Tuesday, a third injured victim was found in the trailer park and was transported to the hospital shortly before 2:00am.

At about 7:30am, two more victims were found at a residence in the trailer park. One was pronounced dead while the other was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

OPP believe these incidents are related and the investigation continues under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. Further charges are anticipated.

Police say 36-year-old Justin Desautels of Dryden has been charged with:

  • Assault a Peace Officer s. 270 (1) (a)
  • Resist Arrest s. 129(a)
  • Assault Peace Officer – Cause Bodily Harm s. 267(b)
  • Break, Enter and commit Robbery s.348 (1)(b) – two counts
  • Attempt to Disarm a Police Officer s. 270.1(1)
  • Attempt to Commit Murder s. 239(1) (b)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)

Desautels is currently in custody, pending a court appearance on March 9th.

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Dryden OPP Seize $100,000 After Traffic Stop

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Provincial Police in Dryden are reporting Trafficking charges after a traffic stop.

In a tweet, police say they held the traffic stop on Monday December 16th and seized over $100,000 in Canadian Currency.

OPP say the unnamed driver was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000 and Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime.

No other details have been provided.