On November 16, 2017, the Halton Regional Police concluded an investigation concerning an alleged cocaine trafficker identified as Kacey JOHN (35 years) of Oakville.
Kacey JOHN was observed conducting what officers believed to be a suspected drug transaction at a commercial parking lot near the intersection of Westoak Trails and Bronte Road, Oakville, with two men; Gary WARD (27 years) of Burlington and Ryan VOTHKNECHT (21 years) of Hamilton.
Gary WARD and Ryan VOTHKNECHT were placed under arrest and found to be in possession of 15 grams of cocaine. Officers also located a small amount of marihuana and two prohibited knives in Gary WARD’s pockets.
During the early morning hours of November 17, 2017, members of the #2 District (Oakville) Street Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at Kacey JOHN’s residence. Kacey JOHN was located inside the residence and placed under arrested for trafficking cocaine. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of:
Approximately 6.5 ounces (182 grams) of cocaine
Approximately 130 oxycodone tablets
A small amount of marihuana and cannabis resin
20 diazepam tables
A replica handgun
A prohibited knife
A prohibited conducted energy weapon (cattle prong)
The Halton Regional police also seized a 2011 Mercedes Benz GL350 and a 2016 Mercedes Benz B Class.
The value of the controlled substances seized is estimated at $12,000.
CHARGED
Kacey JOHN (35 years) of Oakville was held for bail and charged with:
Trafficking Cocaine
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Oxycodone
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Diazepam
Possession of a Controlled Substance Marihuana
Possession of a Controlled Substance Cannabis Resin
Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Knife)
Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Conducted Energy Weapon)
Gary WARD (27 years) of Burlington was released on a Promise to Appear for:
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Possession of a Controlled Substance Marihuana
Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Knife)
Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (Knife)
Ryan VOTHKNECHT (21 years) of Hamilton was released on a Promise to Appear for:
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Possession of a Controlled Substance Marihuana
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.