(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Four individuals have been charged after search warrant executed in Glencoe.
On March 26, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Elgin-Middlesex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Lambton OPP CSCU, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at an address on Ewen Avenue in Glencoe, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.
CSCU members recovered multiple firearms, including a loaded shotgun, a bolt action rifle, three pellet guns, a replica Glock Pistol, a starter pistol and multiple rounds of ammunition.
Police also seized just over $3,000 worth of illicit drugs, suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, hydromorphone and oxycodone.
Kimberly BAHRO, a 58-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:
- Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
- Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
- Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
Ryan LEGARY, a 35-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:
- Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
Ashley HAWLEY, a 34-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:
- Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
The three accused were held for bail.
A fourth individual, a 47-year-old of London, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 8, 2025.
“The Middlesex County OPP is committed to and are actively investigating those individuals who are trafficking in illicit drugs, possessing illegal weapons and committing property crimes in an effort to keep our communities as safe as possible.” Detachment Commander, Ross STUART.
The Middlesex County OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.