OPP ARREST FOUR PEOPLE FOR DRUG OFFENCES AT A RIDE PROGRAM

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Four people have been arrested and charged with drug related offences after being stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.

 

On September 26, 2023, shortly before 1:00 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. on Centre Street in Espanola.

 

While a vehicle was stopped at the R.I.D.E., police detected an odour of cannabis coming from the vehicle and four people were arrested. A search of the vehicle was conducted and resulted in police locating drugs, suspected to be cocaine.

 

As a result of the investigation, Ashley CORBIERE-MCLEAN, 20-years-old, from M’Chigeeng First Nation has been charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.

 

Anawahs MIGWANS, 21-years-old, from M’Chigeeng First Nation has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

 

Gage BRIGHT, 21-years-old, from Toronto has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine

 

Kaleb BORDEN, 21-years-old, from Thornhill has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine\
  • Obstruct peace officer

 

The accused persons were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on November 6, 2023.

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