TRUDEAU Arrested In Drug Bust

Source: OPP
Date: Thu Apr 11 11:48:43 MST 2024

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

On April 10, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 6 in Espanola.

While a vehicle was stopped at the R.I.D.E., police observed open alcohol within the vehicle. A search of the vehicle and its occupants was conducted, which led to the discovery of suspected drugs. Police located and seized approximately 56 grams of suspected cocaine and a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $8,000. Both vehicle occupants were subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment.

As a result of the investigation, Kelsie JOCKO, 29-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 weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of a prohibited device
Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Operate motor vehicle without insurance
Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Jeffrey TRUDEAU, 36-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:

Possession of a schedule I substance
Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Both accused persons were held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury Bail Court on April 10, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.