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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Drug Bust – Names Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 6 in Little Current has resulted in three individuals being arrested.

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from the United Chief and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM), were made aware of a vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 6 that may be in possession of drugs.

OPP located the suspect vehicle in Little Current and initiated a traffic stop. Three people were arrested, and a search resulted in officers seizing approximately 120g of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $12,000.

As a result, the driver, Jay PITAWANAKWAT, 50-years-old from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The passenger, Darcy MCCOMBER, 45-years-old from Garson, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The second passenger, George Corbiere, 63-years-old from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 25, 2025.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

HARRIS Arrested – Cocaine A Factor

(ESSA, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), from Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have made an arrest in relation to several drug related offences, in the Township of Essa.

In late 2024 Nottawasaga CSCU initiated a drug trafficking investigation after receiving information regarding a male trafficking drugs in the town of Angus. 

On January 3, 2025, Officers observed the accused conduct multiple drug transactions in the Township of Essa. As a result, officers conducted a traffic stop arresting the accused on County Road 10.

Nottawasaga CSCU officers then conducted a subsequent search of the accused and his vehicle, locating and seizing the following items:

A functioning Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW),12 grams cocaine (Valued at approx. $1200), $1550 cash, a baseball bat , 3 scales, packaging used to package drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

Officers have arrested and charged the following male contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, The Controlled Drug and Substances Act and The Highway traffic Act.  

Wayne HARRIS 62-years-old of Essa was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine

• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon at Unauthorized Place

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

• Fail to notify change of address

• No clear view to front

• Operate unsafe vehicle

• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

• Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

• Drive with improper headlights

The accused was held for a bail hearing appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 6th, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

$120,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

Five people have been charged after police seized drugs and a loaded handgun following a search of a south side residence.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Donald Street East on the afternoon of Thursday, January 2.

Police seized quantities of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. The estimated street value of the seized drugs exceeds $120,000. Officers also seized a firearm, cash totalling more than $13,000 and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

Michelle BENOIT, 39, of Thunder Bay; Delmar FLETCHER, 19, of Scarborough; Trevor HOFFMANN, 21, of Scarborough, a 17-year-old from Bradford, and a 15-year-old from Toronto are charged with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl)
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5,000
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of Loaded Prohibited Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

BENOIT is also charged with Breach of Judicial Release Order. The 15-year-old is also charged with Possession of Prohibited Firearm Contrary to Order x2, Breach of Judicial Release Order, Breach of Peace Bond, and Breach of Probation x2. The 17-year-old is also charged with Breach of Peace Bond x2.

The accused appeared in court on Friday.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Thunder Bay

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Kingston

$100,000 Cocaine Bust

Beginning in the summer of 2024 members of the Kingston Police Street Crime Unit began investigating an individual suspected to be attending Kingston for the sole purpose of trafficking illicit drugs. 

The investigation culminated with a traffic stop on December 22, 2024, in the area of Division Street and Highway 401. Upon searching the vehicle, which was being operated by the individual under investigation, officers located a large quantity of cocaine with an estimated street value of $100,000.

A 42-year-old Kitchener individual was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking a schedule 1 substance.

An influx of drugs from a dealer originating from another city is a serious issue for any community. This often signifies organized drug trafficking, which has far-reaching implications for public safety, community well-being, and law enforcement. 

Kingston Police are requesting the public’s assistance with any information regarding the sale of illicit drugs in the community. Members of the public may utilize the online reporting portal if applicable or contact Detective Sergeant Shawn Birney at 613-549-4660 ext. 6323.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

47 Kg Cocaine Bust

(OTTAWA, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges under the Criminal Code (CC), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Cannabis Act (CA) after enforcement in Ottawa and Prince Edward County resulted in the seizure of 47 kilograms of suspected cocaine.

In September 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU), Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Drug Unit and Brockville Police Service (BPS) Intelligence Unit began Project MIDFIELD to address drug trafficking activity in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, with a nexus to the Greater Toronto Area.

On November 27, 2024, four search warrants were executed at residences and vehicles in Ottawa and Milford by members from the OPP-led BEU, OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, OPS Drug Unit, OPS Neighbourhood Resource Team and OPS Tactical Unit.

As a result, the following items were seized:

  • One firearm
  • Five magazines with ammunition
  • Body armour
  • 47 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  • 250 grams of suspected psilocybin
  • Over 100 pounds of illicit cannabis
  • Five cell phones
  • A money counter
  • Indicia of drug trafficking, including packaging and a digital scale
  • $6,810 in Canadian currency
  • Two vehicles as offence-related property

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $6 million.

A combined total of 39 charges were laid against three individuals.

Dylan GRAHAM, age 37 of Ottawa, and Kaylee DIOTTE, age 22 of Milford, have each been charged with the following 18 offences:

  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, s. 345 (1) CC
  • Careless storage of a firearm, s. 86(1) CC
  • Storage of a firearm in contravention of regulations, s. 86(2) CC
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, s. 88(1) CC
  • Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, s. 92(1) CC
  • Possession of prohibited weapon, device or ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized, s. 92(2) CC – four counts
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, s. 95(1) CC
  • Possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence, s. 96(1) CC – five counts
  • Possession for the purposes of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing, s. 9(5) CA

Emma DURKAN, age 25 of Ottawa, has been charged with the following three offences:

  • Possession for the purposes of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing, s. 9(5) CA

Two of the accused were remanded into custody upon arrest, and one was released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on a later date. 

Anyone with information about possession, production or trafficking of illegal drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Police Press Releases Toronto Police

Cocaine Bust

Case #: 2024-2697613 

Published: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 2:41 PM

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The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of arrests made in a Drug Trafficking and Firearm investigation.

On Monday, December 16, 2024, officers from the TPS Drug Squad arrested two men in relation to a Drug Trafficking and Firearm investigation in Toronto.

It is alleged that:

  • both the accused were involved in the trafficking of cocaine throughout Toronto
  • one of the accused was also in possession of an illegal firearm and had additional illicit drugs in their possession

Sarkis Yildirim, 68, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

  1. two counts of Traffic in Schedule I Substance
  2. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

He appeared in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 402.

Subsequent to the first arrest, police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant on a residence in the Sheppard Avenue East and Birchmount Road area. As a result, the second accused was arrested, and the following items were seized:

  • Berretta 9mm APX semiautomatic handgun with two magazines loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition
  • approximately 56g of fentanyl 
  • approximately 22g of cocaine
  • $1140 of Canadian currency
  • bulletproof vest
  • digital scales

Nathaniel Reid-Doyle 25, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

  1. Trafficking Schedule I Substance
  2. three counts of Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  3. Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
  4. Possess Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Without Holding a License and Registration Certificate
  5. Possess Firearm Other Than Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly not Holding a License
  6. Possess Restricted Weapon Device Knowing no Authority
  7. Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm
  8. Possess Firearm with Altered Serial Number
  9. Careless Storage of Firearm
  10. Careless Storage of Ammunition

He appeared in court at Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10 a.m., in room 402.

An image of some of the seized items has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – KITENGE

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been charged with drug related offences following a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Baldwin Township.

On November 24, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Highway 17. A vehicle was observed driving past them with no front plate. A traffic stop was conducted and there were two occupants in the vehicle. A check of the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) revealed that the licence plate on the rear of the vehicle was not authorized for that vehicle. Further investigation led to the driver and passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized over 50g of suspect cocaine, with an estimated street value of $5,000, and drug paraphernalia.

As a result, the driver, Charles KITENGE, 22-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Fail to display two plates
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

The passenger, Mahaylia DAIGLE, 21-years-old of no fixed address, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine.

Both accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on January 6, 2024.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

3 Arrested In Cocaine Bust

(DRYDEN, ON) – A joint investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Sioux Lookout OPP CSCU with the assistance from members of the Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team, Northwest Region Canine Unit, and the Dryden OPP detachment has led to charges being laid against multiple individuals.

On December 15, 2024, just after 11:30 p.m., a search warrant was executed on a residence on Wellington Street in Zealand Township (Wabigoon). The investigation resulted in the arrest of several individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, hydromorphone, and oxycodone, as well as further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Mohamed ELMI, 27-years-old of Ottawa, has been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs (two counts)

Mohamed JEMMIE, 24-years-old of Ottawa, has been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine  
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs (two counts)

William KENNY, 56-years-old of Wabigoon, has been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs (two counts)
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Dryden on December 17, 2024.  

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Kristopher SANCHEZ Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop that ended with an Unknown substance being seized and charges laid.

On December 16, 2024, at 10:46 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act Offence (H.T.A.), through investigation the driver was emitting an odour of alcohol, and an open alcoholic beverage could be seen in the vehicle. After conducting a Approved Screening Device (ASD) Test, the driver had provided a result of 7milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood. A search was conducted of the vehicle, under the authorities given to police officers in the Liquor Licence Control Act s.42(2). Numerous empty alcoholic beverages were located inside the vehicle as well as a bag of a unknown white powdery substance. A total of 1.4g of white powdery substance was seized, including 4 pipes with drug residue and 2 other bags with suspected drug residue.

The driver was subsequently arrested for Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences.

Kristopher SANCHEZ, a 47-year-old of Norland, was charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

–      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody on an Appearance Notice and a Part III ticket and will appear later in court.

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477

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Brockville OPP Police Press Releases

2kg Meth & 2kg Cocaine Seized By Police

(BROCKVILLE, ON) – Two Brockville residents are facing drug trafficking-related charges after a two-month investigation.

In July 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and Brockville Police Service began an investigation into drug trafficking in the Brockville area. On September 5, 2024, police executed a search warrant in Brockville and arrested two individuals.

As a result of the search warrant, the following items were seized:

  • Approximately two kilograms of suspected cocaine
  • Approximately two kilograms of suspected methamphetamine
  • Approximately 900g of suspected psilocybin
  • Approximately 160g of suspected fentanyl 
  • Approximately $19,000 cash
  • A prohibited weapon (spring loaded knife)

The drugs seized have an approximate street-value of over $575,000.

Michael DIBBLE, age 42 of Brockville has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC):

  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purposes of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule I Substance (Crystal Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possess Schedule III Substance (Psilocybin) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000, 355 (a) CC
  • Possession of a Weapon Contrary to a Prohibition order, 117.01(1) CC, four counts
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, contrary to s. 92(2) CC
  • Trafficking Contraband Tobacco, contrary to s. 121.1 CC

Trafficking Contraband Tobacco, contrary to s. 121.1 CC

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on September 19, 2024.

George PAPAGEORGIOU, age 45 of Brockville has been charged with the following offence under the CDSA:

  • Possess Schedule I Substance (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking, 5(2)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 18, 2024.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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