(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged multiple individuals for drug related offences after stopping a vehicle at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) program.
On July 19, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP was conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 6 near Old Webbwood Road in Espanola. A vehicle was stopped at the R.I.D.E. program as it was determined one of the vehicle passengers was wanted. The passenger was subsequently arrested.
Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located a large quantity of Canadian currency, along with large quantities of suspected fentanyl, suspected cocaine and suspected methamphetamine. The remainder of vehicle occupants were also arrested and transported to the OPP detachment.
As a result of the investigation, Misty PLUME, 45-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:
- Obstruct peace officer
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
- Possession of a schedule I substance – three counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Sudbury Bail Court on August 1, 2024.
Dante RECOLLET, 22-years-old, and Sabrina TRUDEAU, 26-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory have been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
- Possession of a schedule I substance – three counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused persons were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 9, 2024.
Adam SHAWANA, 46-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
- Possession of a schedule I substance – three counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Sudbury Bail Court on August 1, 2024.
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