3 Arrested In Drug Bust

Source: OPP
Date: Mon May 12 06:18:20 MST 2025

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Dryden OPP detachment and the Treaty Three Police Service has led to charges being laid against several individuals.

On May 7, 2025, just after 1:00 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 594 west of the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of three individuals from Wabigoon Lake First Nation and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Clarissa MACHENDAGOOS, 29-years-old, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

· Traffick in Schedule I substance – cocaine

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

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

· Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Siarra JONES, 28-years-old, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

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

Justin GORDON, 34-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 – fentanyl

· Fail to comply with Probation Order

Shortly after 2:00 pm, another related traffic stop was conducted on Highway 11, east of Couchiching First Nation, resulting in the arrest of two individuals from Couchiching First Nation and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Kristen BOSHEY, 36-years-old, and Richard MORRISSEAU, 69-years-old, have both been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following:

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

All the accused individuals have been held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 8, 2025.

Members of the Dryden OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing within our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).