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Traffic stop leads to searches, arrests and fentanyl seizure in Belleville

By Paul Martin Apr 10, 2026 | 9:51 AM

A traffic stop in Belleville on Thursday led to two follow-up searches, a fentanyl seizure and multiple arrests.

Members of the Belleville Police Intelligence and Street Crime Unit conducted a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act investigation that resulted in a motor vehicle stop on Thursday April 9th, 2026, in the area of Ann St. and Dundas St.

As a result of police investigation, the following persons were arrested and charged:

Abdullahi Mohamed, 26-year-old Toronto man, was charged with the following offences and held for a bail hearing:

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

· Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

· Failure to Comply with Undertaking X2

Shelby Claus, 19-year-old Belleville woman, was charged with the following offences and held for a bail hearing:

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

· Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

Following the traffic stop, two drug search warrants were executed in the City of Belleville with the assistance of the Belleville Police K9 and Emergency Response Unit.

As a result of police investigation, the following persons were arrested and charged:

Samantha Lajoie, 20-year-old Belleville woman, was charged with the following offences and held for a bail hearing:

· Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

· Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

· Fail to Comply with Probation Order

· Outstanding warrant executed

Michael Gunn, 41-year-old Belleville man, was charged with the following offences and held for a bail hearing:

· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

· Proceeds of Crime Under $5000

· Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Todd MacDonald, 54-year-old Belleville man, was charged with the following offences and released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in May:

· Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited weapon

The total seizures were:

· 44.2 grams of Fentanyl

· $595 in Canadian currency

· Imitation handgun

· Cell phones