Jolene KAKEKAYASH Was Arrested

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Apr 16 08:23:52 MST 2025

(NORTH CARIBOU LAKE FIRST NATION, ON) – One individual is facing charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in North Caribou Lake First Nation.

On April 12, 205 members of the of the North Caribou Lake First Nation Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a call for service at the North Caribou Lake First Nation Airport. Officers launched an investigation into an individual suspected to be in possession of suspected illicit substances. The investigation resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including cocaine, oxycodone pills and hydromorphone.

Jolene KAKEKAYASH, 42-years-old of North Caribou Lake First Nation, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) 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 – two counts
The accused was held for bail and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Thunder Bay on April 16, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.