(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male and female with prohibited driving and drug related charges.
In early April 2024, Members from Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a drug trafficking investigation into a female believed to be trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in the Huronia West Detachment area. The female had been the subject of a previous drug investigation in West Region and is presently before the courts for those charges. Further investigation led to the identification of a male party believed to be involved in drug trafficking along with the female.
On June 17th, 2024, CSCU observed evidence consistent with drug trafficking. Investigators were able to safely conduct a traffic stop with the assistance of uniform officers from Huronia West OPP.
Accused male and female were arrested and charged with drug related offences. The vehicle was transported to the Huronia West Detachment where a search was conducted. As a result of the search a significant amount of fentanyl and cocaine along with offence related currency were seized.
Lisa PHARAND, 42-year-old of South Bruce Peninsula, was arrested and charged with the following:
· Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid other than Heroin
Richard CARVER, 41-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with the following:
· Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid other than Heroin
· Operation While Prohibited
Both male and female were held for bail.
