Meth Bust – Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Oct 16 04:10:20 MST 2024

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – Search warrants were executed at two locations and resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, stolen vehicles and guns total value exceeding $64,000.

An investigation was initiated by members of the Lambton County OPP CSCU which led investigators to two addresses, on Wilkesport Line in St Clair Township and on Wills Street in Wallaceburg.

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Members from the Lambton County, Essex County and Elgin-Middlesex OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) with the assistance of the West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit and Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) Intelligent Unit executed search warrants which resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs, cash, firearms and other offence-related items. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

The combined estimated value of the items seized is $64,815.00.

Jonathan CLARK, 35 years of age from St Clair Township has been charged with:

· Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (7 Counts)

· Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

· Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (2 Counts)

· Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3 Counts)

· Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm (2 Counts)

· Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Tashia HOULE, 39 years old age from Wallaceburg has been charged with:

· Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

· Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

· Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

The accused were held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia.

The investigation is ongoing.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.