Thursday, November 17, 2011

DRUG SEARCH WARRANT RESULTS IN ARRESTS

(Espanola) – On November 16, 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 in the Town of Espanola.

As a result of this investigation 3 mature marihuana plants, 4.5 grams of marihuana, 3 Oxycodone pills, 236 grams of marihuana shake, 149 Tylenol #3 with Codeine pills, $141 cash, scales and packaging material and indoor grow equipment was seized. Two females and one male were arrested inside the residence and have been charged with various drug related offences. Jonathan HAYES, Rosalie NAVEAU and Cathy NAVEAU were subsequently released from custody and will appear in court on December 6, 2011.

The street value of the drugs seized is $3,957.00.

CHARGED:

Jonathan HAYES, age 35 of Espanola
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking -3 Counts
Production of a Controlled Substance - 2 Counts
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Cathy NAVEAU, age 41 years of Espanola
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking -3 Counts
Production of a Controlled Substance - 2 Counts

Rosalie NAVEAU, age 70 of Espanola
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking -3 Counts
Production of a Controlled Substance - 2 Counts