3 Arrested in Bust – Amanda ALBERT, Dustin HENDRICK & Vincent ALBERT

(CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Search warrant executed in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation results in firearm related charges.

On October 17, 2025, members of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police, Oneida Nation Police, Munsee-Delaware First Nation, Elgin-Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), OPP Canine (K9), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Middlesex County OPP executed a search warrant at an address on Middlemiss Drive in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

CSCU members seized illicit drugs, suspected to be cocaine, four firearms, including two replica firearms, as well as ammunition and multiple edged weapons.

Amanda ALBERT, a 39-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
• Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

Dustin HENDRICK, a 39-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

The accused were held for bail.

During execution of the warrant, an individual was observed attempting to flee the residence on foot. The individual was located by OPP Canine and placed under arrest.

As a result, Vincent ALBERT, a 41-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held for bail.

The Middlesex County OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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