Drug Bust – BRIDEAU, WILSON & Teenager

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On June 6, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious vehicle in the area of Goldie Street, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Police attended and located the vehicle along Bruce Road 1 outside of Paisley. The investigating officer observed suspected illicit drugs in plain view. Three occupants were taken into custody and searched incident to arrest, leading to the seizure of approximately 10 grams of suspected cocaine, 5 grams of suspected crack, 16 grams of suspected fentanyl, and various paraphernalia associated with drug consumption and trafficking.

Wayne BRIDEAU, 44-years-old, resident of New Brunswick, was charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

Jessica WILSON, 40-years-old, resident of Hanover, was charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

A 16-year-old resident of Hanover, was charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2) – two counts
• Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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