Drug Bust – FALCONER & PARKS

(LONDON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), London Police Service Emergency Response Unit (ERU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, a firearm, cash, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $22,700.

An illegal drug investigation was initiated by members of the Huron County OPP in March 2024 in Huron County which led investigators to a suspect in the City of London.

On Tuesday, July 9^th, 2024, a search warrant was executed in London which resulted in the seizure of controlled substances, assorted currency, a firearm, ammunition, brass knuckles, and other offence-related items. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. Other seized items included a digital scale, packaging material and cellular phones. A quantity of cash was also seized along with stolen vehicle licence plates.

The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $18,790.

The combined estimated value of the seized property is $2,500.

Total currency seized is $1,470.  

Matthew FALCONER, 22 years of age from London has been charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, .40 cal. handgun,
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm,
• Careless storage of firearm,
• Possession of Methamphetamine,
• Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking,
• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking,
• Unauthorized possession of a weapon, brass knuckles,
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the London Ontario Court of Justice.

Klarise PARKS, 22 years of age from London has been charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, .40 cal. handgun,
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm,
• Careless storage of firearm,
• Possession of Methamphetamine,
• Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking,
• Unauthorized possession of a weapon, brass knuckles,
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the London Ontario Court of Justice.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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