Drug Bust – Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Thu Oct 10 03:52:18 MST 2024

(DRYDEN, ON) – Two local residents are facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Northwest Region Emergency Response Team, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Treaty Three Police Service.

On October 8, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 502, Unorganized Territory, District of Kenora. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two Dryden residents and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine as well as further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Richard SANDERSON, 58-years-old, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

· Failure to comply with release order

Additionally, Elisha THOMPSON, 35-years-old, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

· Obstruct peace officer

The accused individuals have been held remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 11, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).