Drug & Weapons Bust – Names Released

The Sarnia Police Major Case Action Team (MCAT) regularly investigates drug trafficking within the City of Sarnia. 

On January 22, 2025, members of MCAT, supported by the SPS Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K9, executed two simultaneous search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  One warrant was executed at a London Line Motel, and the second at a residence in the 200 block of London Road. 

During the warrant execution at the motel, police found two individuals inside (Krystal OWEN and Jesse KROM) and they were arrested without incident.  A search of the premises resulted in the seizure of:

• 2.71 grams of fentanyl
• 43 oxycodone pills
• 203.29 grams of cocaine
• 1 shotgun with a defaced serial number
• 26 rounds of ammunition
• $1,660 in cash

Upon entry to the London Road residence, a 15-year-old male youth from the GTA attempted to flee out the rear exit and was arrested after a brief foot pursuit.  In order to effect the arrest, use of a conducted energy weapon was necessary.  A search of the youth uncovered:

• $4,435 in cash
• 11 oxycodone pills

A subsequent search of the residence revealed:

• A loaded Glock handgun
• 132.56 grams of cocaine

The total street value of the drugs and cash seized is estimated at $47,073.50.

Charges:

Kristal OWEN, 43 years of Sarnia, and Jesse KROM 34 years, both of Sarnia, have been held for bail on multiple charges including:

• Firearm-related offences
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Schedule I substances
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

A young person has also been charged with multiple offences and cannot be named pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. 

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