The Owen Sound Police Service have concluded a large drug trafficking investigation that has resulted in ten arrests so far.
In a release on December 23rd, the Owen Sound Police Service says the extensive investigation targeting drug traffickers on the streets of the city is over. With funding provided by the Ontario Government, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported Owen Sound Police Service’s investigation which targeted fentanyl and methamphetamine dealers. So far, ten people have been arrested and charged for selling these drugs, and two residential search warrants were executed. In total, 72 criminal charges were laid and police seized in excess of $20,000 worth of narcotics.
Narcotics seized included fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, oxycodone, morphine and illicit cannabis. All of the arrested individuals were held in custody for bail hearings. The Owen Sound Police Service notes that more arrests may be coming in the weeks ahead as a result of further investigation.
The following persons were charged as a result of the project: 1. Jessie Morley, 37 years of Owen Sound 2. John Robertson, 55 years of Owen Sound 3. Christopher Jones, 47 years of Owen Sound 4. Frederick MacKenzie, 56 years of Owen Sound 5. Justin Sampson, 43 years of Ajax 6. Lindsey Pickett, 35 years of Toronto 7. Kyle Green, 27 years of Owen Sound 8. Jennifer Albert, 38 years of Owen Sound 9. Karly Janke, 32 years of Sauble Beach 10. James Johnston, 43 years of Owen Sound
