(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 18, 2024, at 7:32 p.m., officers with the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Durham Street in Kincardine.
During the interaction with the occupants, officers observed illicit drugs in plain view. A search incident to arrest led to the seizure of a quantity of drugs and prohibited weapons.
As a result of the investigation, the South Bruce OPP have charged:
Gavin ARNOLD, 42-years-old, of no fixed address with:
- Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon
- Fail to comply with probation (2 counts)
Victoria MARSH, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie with:
- Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
Brendan RITCHIE, 34-years-old, from the Municipality of Meaford with:
- Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
Preston RITCHIE, 23-years-old, from Saugeen First Nation with:
- Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon
Kelly SIEFRIED, 39-years-old, from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula with:
- Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
- Failure to comply with undertaking
The accused parties were held for a bail hearing in Walkerton.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
