Drug Bust – Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Sat Sep 7 03:54:18 MST 2024

(TYENDINAGA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Three people face multiple charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized drugs and cash at two residences in Deseronto.



On September 5th, 2024, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by members of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County detachment, as well as the OPP Canine Unit, executed two search warrants at addresses on Mill Street and Brant Street in Deseronto.

A quantity of suspected cocaine and oxycodone pills were seized. Paraphernalia associated with drug trafficking, cell phones, a prohibited weapon, and a large amount of Canadian currency was also seized.

Natinael TESFAGABIR, 22 years old, of Toronto and Jennifer THOMPSON, 32 years old, of Deseronto were arrested and charged with:

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
Unauthorized possession of weapon
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
Charlene HANNAH, 62 years old, of Deseronto, was arrested and charged with:

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
All accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.