(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An investigation by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has led to criminal charges, including possession of Fentanyl against a resident of Mitchell.
On January 23, 2022 at approximately 1:45 a.m. Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a break-in in progress at a residence located on Orchard Line. Officers arrived on scene and found the suspect attempting to gain entry into the residence. Officers were able to arrest the suspect on scene. Upon arrest officers searched the suspect and they located a significant quantity of suspected Fentanyl.
Additionally, officers learned the suspect was currently serving a probation sentence and was failing to comply with a condition of his release.
Dustin MURPHY, 27 years of age from Mitchell has been charged with: Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence, Mischief Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid.
The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 24, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.