(HURON & PERTH COUNTY, ON) – A resident of Wroxeter and a resident of Stratford are both facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation conducted by members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU).
On April 8, 2021 at approximately 1:00 a.m. as a result of drug trafficking investigation Perth County OPP members initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle on Main Street in Palmerston. Officers arrested both vehicle occupants and a search incident to arrest resulted in officers locating and seizing significant quantities of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine. In addition, officers seized Canadian currency, a BB gun and drug trafficking paraphernalia consisting of drug packaging materials, a digital scale, an electronic device and cell phones.
The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $72,780 and the value of the seized property is estimated at $6,260.
Rebecca BROWN, 32 years of age from Wroxeter has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking and Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 31, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Tyson VANARKEL, 36 years of age from Stratford has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking and two counts of Fail to Comply with a Release Order. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 31, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
If you have any information about this investigation please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
