Two individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offences after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Napanee.
Last Wednesday, October 14, members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Two individuals were arrested, and officers seized suspected cocaine, Canadian currency, digital scales, a cellular phone and bear spray.
Later that day, CSCU members, with assistance from the Lennox and Addington County Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence on Robinson Street.
As a result of the investigation, officers seized additional suspected cocaine, suspected crack cocaine and other items commonly associated with drug trafficking. In total, approximately 166 grams of suspected cocaine and 25 grams of suspected crack cocaine were seized.
As a result of the investigation, Lesley Hare, 45 years old, of Napanee, was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purposes of Trafficking – Cocaine – two counts
- Breach of recognizance
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Darlene Brooks, 58 years old, of Napanee, was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purposes of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Fail to comply with a probation order
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Failure to comply with release order
Both accused were held in custody for a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on a later date.
