HARRIS Arrested – Cocaine A Factor

(ESSA, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), from Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have made an arrest in relation to several drug related offences, in the Township of Essa.

In late 2024 Nottawasaga CSCU initiated a drug trafficking investigation after receiving information regarding a male trafficking drugs in the town of Angus. 

On January 3, 2025, Officers observed the accused conduct multiple drug transactions in the Township of Essa. As a result, officers conducted a traffic stop arresting the accused on County Road 10.

Nottawasaga CSCU officers then conducted a subsequent search of the accused and his vehicle, locating and seizing the following items:

A functioning Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW),12 grams cocaine (Valued at approx. $1200), $1550 cash, a baseball bat , 3 scales, packaging used to package drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

Officers have arrested and charged the following male contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, The Controlled Drug and Substances Act and The Highway traffic Act.  

Wayne HARRIS 62-years-old of Essa was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine

• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon at Unauthorized Place

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

• Fail to notify change of address

• No clear view to front

• Operate unsafe vehicle

• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

• Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

• Drive with improper headlights

The accused was held for a bail hearing appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 6th, 2025.

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