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Published November 3, 2023

Essa Township man charged in home invasion and drug investigation

Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant on Friday and arrested a 35-year-old man from Everett in Essa Township in connection to a home invasion and drug investigation.

"As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of drugs including over 137 grams of cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, over 300 grams of psilocybin, oxycodone pills, a large quantity of Canadian currency, multiple cellular devices, and other items use in the commission of offences," according to a news release from provincial police.

The suspect has been charged with:

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine-, contrary to s.5(2) Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA)

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine, contrary to s.5(2) CDSA

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid, contrary to s.5(2) CDSA

·      Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to s.5(2) CDSA

·      Failure to comply with release order, contrary to s. 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada, contrary to  s.354(1)(a) CC

·      Break, Enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence, contrary to s.348(1)(b) CC

·      Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000, contrary to s. 354(1)(a) CC  

The suspect has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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