(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals after an incident that took place in the City of Dryden.
On March 16, 2024, officers from the Dryden Detachment were made aware of an individual possibly in possession of explosives. At this time an investigation was commenced.
As a result of the investigation, explosive devices along with suspected cocaine and methamphetamine were located. Two individuals were taking into custody and charged.
Maya Felske, 23-years-old from Dryden, ON charged with:
- Explosives – Making or possessing for unlawful purposes.
- Uttering Threats – Damage Property
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I substance – Methamphetamines
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I substance – Cocaine
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
The accused person has been held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing on March 18, 2024.
Micaila Lizotte, 21-years-old, from Dryden, ON charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – cocaine
The accused person has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on April 15, 2024.
The investigation was completed by the Dryden Detachment and North West Region Crime Unit with assistance from the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU).
The Dryden OPP wish to express their thanks to the residents of the City of Dryden for their patience and assistance during this critical incident and subsequent investigation.