Friday, September 30, 2011

DRUG SEARCH WARRANT RESULTS IN FOUR ARRESTS

(Espanola) – On September 29, 2011, members of the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Sudbury Drug Enforcement Unit in partnership with the Espanola Police Service, Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service, United Chiefs and Council of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police Service and the Manitoulin Island Detachment of the OPP, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence located on Second Street in the Town of Espanola.

As a result of this investigation 175 grams of marihuana and a small quantity of cocaine and cannabis resin was seized along with $1,100 cash.

Four males were arrested inside the residence and charged with numerous drug related offences.

Morris Collins and Brandon St.Pierre were held in custody pending a bail hearing set for September 30, 2011 in Sudbury while Brad Collins and Braeden Collins were released from custody and will appear in court 01 November 2011 in Espanola.

The street value of the drugs seized is $4,000.

CHARGED ARE:

1. Morris COLLINS, age _48 __of Espanola
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 3 Counts
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime - 1 Count

2. Brandon ST.PIERRE, age _19_ of Espanola
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 3 Counts
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count

3. Brad COLLINS, age _18__ of Espanola
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 3 Counts
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count

4. Braeden COLLINS, age _19_ of Espanola
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking – 3 Counts
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 1 Count