Mount Forest Weapons Bust – Robert HALASHEWSKI-TAYLOR

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been charged following the execution of a search warrant in Mount Forest.

On November 18, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Mount Forest in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. The warrant was executed with the assistance from West Region Canine Unit, the West Region Emergency Response Unit and the Wellington County Community Response Unit.

The search resulted in the seizure of various weapons, ammunition and indicia related to drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Robert HALASHEWSKI-TAYLOR, a 26-year-old from Durham, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (two counts)
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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