(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation conducted in Exeter by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) has resulted in the seizure of various drugs and a total of 57 charges being laid against ten individuals.
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth & Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crimes Units (CSCU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine executed a search warrant at a residence located on Main Street South in Exeter.
As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized quantities of suspected Methamphetamine, Psilocybin (magic mushrooms), Fentanyl, Methylphenidate, Buprenorphine, Dextroamphetamine and Adderall.
The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $3,519.
In addition to the seized controlled substances, police also seized offence related property consisting of drug trafficking paraphernalia, $740 in Canadian currency, a cell phone and digital scales. Police also seized a pellet gun and prohibited weapons consisting of brass knuckles and push dagger style knives.
William SNELL, 60 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Hydromorphone for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Psilocybin, Buprenorphine, Methylphenidate, Adderall and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
Michael PELLY, 39 years of age, from Exeter has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Hydromorphone for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Psilocybin, Buprenorphine, Methylphenidate, Adderall, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
Rebecca BROWN, 32 years of age from Howick has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl.
Everett CHISHOLM, 60 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Fentanyl and Possession of Hydromorphone.
Michael GREER, 33 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl.
Randall KOSTIUK, 52 years of age from St. Marys has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Fentanyl, Fail to Comply with Undertaking, Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon While on Prohibition Order – four counts.
Christopher MURCH, 40 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl.
Shannon ROMPHF, 49 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Hydromorphone for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Psilocybin, Buprenorphine, Methylphenidate, Adderall and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.
Craig SNELL, 39 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl.
Mary THAMMAVONGSA, 40 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Fentanyl.
All accused have since been released from custody with court dates scheduled for March 8, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
