(HOWICK, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and members of the Huron OPP resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $42,000.
On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, a traffic stop was conducted in Perth County which resulted in the seizure of controlled substances, Canadian currency, and offence-related items. One individual was arrested and charged at that time.
On Thursday, March 28th, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Centre Street in Wroxeter, in the Township of Howick. Three individuals were located inside the residence during the warrant execution. Two of these individuals were charged with criminal offences.
As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine. Other seized items included a digital scale, packaging material and cellular phones. A quantity of Canadian currency was also seized. Recovered stolen property included a flat bed trailer, an e-bike and road signs.
The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $29,900.
The combined estimated value of the seized property is $10,835.
Total Canadian currency seized is $1,835.
Casandra BAKER, 31 years of age from Howick Township has been charged with:
- Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking,
- Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Stratford Ontario Court of Justice.
Jodi FIDLER, 40 years of age from Howick Township has been charged with:
- Possession of Methamphetamine,
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.
Kevin SPITZIG, 46 years of age from Howick Township has been charged with:
- Possession of Methamphetamine,
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000,
- Altering/Removing VIN.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.
Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
From the Archive:
- Howick Meth Bust – BAKER & STILLING
- Casandra BAKER – Theft
- Impaired Driver Flees Into Swamp And Climbs Tree To Avoid Police After Attempting To Steal Vehicle – Name Released
