Drug Bust – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police – Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP K9 executed a section 11 CDSA Search Warrant on a residential property in the Town of Lindsay. As a result of the warrant a quantity of crack cocaine, fentanyl, proceeds of crime, indicia of drug trafficking and a stolen Toronto Firefighter badge was seized.

The following have been arrested and charged:

Matthew RUTTAN, 44 years of age, of Lindsay was charged with:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Braydon MISANCHUK, 23 years of age, of Lindsay was charged with:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x2

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Both accused were held for a Bail Hearing with the Ontario Court of Justice.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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