NAPS EXECUTES DRUG SEARCH WARRANT IN CHAPLEAU, ON

Date of Release: June 13, 2023

(Chapleau, ON) On June 7, 2023, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Drug Enforcement Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the Township of Chapleau, ON.

During the search, officers seized a large quantity of drugs suspected to be Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Fentanyl, Heroin, Buprenorphine and also Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, Marilyn MICHAUD, 42, of Chapleau, Ontario and Graham BARTY, 43, of Fox Lake First Nation, were arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth); contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (Meth Tablets); contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – 3,4 Methylenedioxyamphetamine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Buprenorphine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Both MICHAUD and BARTY were subsequently remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice next week in June, 2023, in Timmins, ON.

Chapleau, ON, is located approximately 200 km west of Timmins, Ontario.


For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario









NAPS EXECUTES DRUG SEARCH WARRANT IN MOOSE FACTORY FIRST NATION

Date of Release: May 31, 2023

(Moose Factory, ON) On May 25, 2023, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Drug Enforcement Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team, the Moose Factory Uniform Detachment Members and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the First Nation community of Moose Factory.

During the search, officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be Fentanyl and Oxycodone, and Canadian Currency.

As a result of the investigation, 3 individuals were arrested and charged with the following:

Jahmar Carleton HAMILTON, 26, of Brampton, Ontario:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Trafficking of a Schedule 1 Substance – contrary to Sec. 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Wellington ECHUM, 37, of Moose Factory, Ontario:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Harmony CHEECHOO, 42, of Moose Factory, Ontario:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

All accused were subsequently released on conditions and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 1, 2023, in Moosonee, ON.

Moose Factory First Nation is located approximately 315 km north of Timmins, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario