Drug Bust – MCCALLUM & PICHETTE

(RENFREW, ON) – Two people are facing numerous drug trafficking charges in Arnprior.

As part of an ongoing investigation, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and members of the Renfrew Detachment conducted a traffic stop in Arnprior on December 13, 2024. Two people were arrested without incident.

A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed nearly 50 grams of suspected cocaine, more than 10 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 400 suspected methamphetamine tablets, over 17 grams of suspected crack cocaine, more than 20 capsules of amphetamine salts, four cell phones, a replica firearm, items typically associated with drug trafficking and almost $2900 in cash.

Brandon MCCALLUM, age 42, and Natasha PICHETTE, age 34, both from Arnprior, are charged with:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – six counts

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Both accused were released from custody following bail hearings. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 29, 2025.

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