$11,000 Meth Bust – Chanelle BERMINGHAM Arrested

(KINGSTON, ON) – Officers have made a significant seizure of illegal drugs after a car failed to stop at a RIDE program in Kington.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program at the Montreal Street exit from Highway 401 in Kington.

A car initially failed to stop for officers but was stopped nearby.

As a result of the initial investigation, the driver was arrested and a search of the vehicle located over 450 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over 225 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as approximately $11,000 in cash.

Chanelle BERMINGHAM, age 31 of Toronto, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-over $5000
• Obstructing a peace officer
• Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts
• Driving while under suspension
• Operate a vehicle without insurance
• Disobey an officer directing traffic
• Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on November 6, 2025.

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