Three Men Face Drug Possession/Trafficking Charges; Over $133,000 In Value Seized

Jonathan Morningstar, Antonio Williams and Kyle McLelland are facing a combined seven charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) after search warrants were executed in Peterborough, Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie, reported on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and Peterborough Police Service (PPS) Drug Unit began a drug trafficking investigation last summer which resulted in arrests in January.

Officers conducted a vehicle stop and arrested an individual for drug trafficking offences on March 3. Three search warrants were also executed in Peterborough, Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie by officers from OPP OCEB, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, Sault Ste. Marie OPP, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP Community Street Crime Unit, PPS and Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS).

SSMPS executed a search warrant in Sault Ste. Marie on March 6.

The investigation resulted in the seizure of the following items:

• Approximately 635 g of suspected fentanyl

• Approximately 60 g of suspected cocaine

• Approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency

• Four cell phones

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $133,000.

Morningstar, age 31 of Ottawa, has been charged with the following two offences under the CC and CDSA:

• Possession of property obtained by crime

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on April 17.

Williams, age 30 of Toronto, has been charged with the following three offences under the CC and CDSA:

• Possession of property obtained by crime

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on March 31.

McLelland, age 20 of Sault Ste. Marie, has been charged with the following two CDSA offences:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on March 31.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Keene Man Wanted On Warrant Arrested For Drug Trafficking After Refusing to Leave Party

A 26-year-old Keene man wanted on a warrant was arrested and faces a drug trafficking charge on Saturday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Officers received a noise complaint from a party on Aylmer Street. The noise issue was addressed and police were informed of a man in the crowd who was not wanted and refused to leave despite being asked. 

Officers discovered a warrant for his arrest for assault – spousal, forcible confinement and mischief under $5,000.

The man was taken into custody and during a search after arrest, officers located:

• 2.9 grams of cocaine

• Drug paraphernalia

• Canadian currency

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday court on Sunday.

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Peterborough Police In Search of Missing 49-Year-Old Woman With Ties to Peterborough

The Peterborough Police Service and Kingston Police Service are asking for help in locating a 49-year-old woman Shannon Mingo, reported missing on Monday afternoon.

Mingo was last seen in Kingston on Jan. 25 in the Charles Street and Montréal Street area. She is known to have ties to the Peterborough area.

Mingo is described as:

• 5’0 with a medium build

• Shoulder length red dyed hair

• Last seen wearing a pink hooded sweater, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Police In Search of Missing 61-Year-Old Peterborough Man

The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 61-year-old Peterborough man Mark Miele, who was reported missing on Monday afternoon.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

He was last seen in the area of Murray and Aylmer Streets around 5 p.m. on Sunday. He is known to frequent the downtown core as well as Jackson Park.

Police are concerned about his safety. 

Miele is described as:

• White male

• Grey beard

• Slight build

• Wearing blue and black jacket, jeans, black sneakers and a black toque

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Newcastle Teen Charged With Impaired Driving During RIDE Check Weekend

An 18-year-old Newcastle man has been charged with impaired driving charges during a RIDE check on Saturday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 11:20 p.m. officers conducted a RIDE check on Water Street near Carnegie Avenue. The 18-year-old Newcastle man was stopped and as a result, he was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The driver was also issued two provincial offence notices for:

• Person under 19 years having liquor (Liquor Licence Act)

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor Licence Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on April 22.

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service conducted two RIDE details over the weekend. 

In total, 1,194 vehicles were stopped in three locations in the City of Peterborough. 

Saturday night:

• 200 vehicles were checked

• 15 sobriety tests were administered

• 1 person was charged with impaired

• 1 person received a warning

Sunday night:

• 994 vehicles were checked

• 11 sobriety tests were administered

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Peterborough Police Urge Public to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Responsibly; Increased Presence of Officers Throughout City and Kawarthas

The Peterborough Police Service is asking residents choosing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly as weighted police presence will be in the City and throughout the Kawarthas.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The extra officers will occupy the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan to respond to an anticipated increase in calls for service, such as noise or disturbance calls.

RIDE check stops will happen throughout the day and evening.

The Police remind the public to not drive impaired and ensure a safe ride home at the end of the evening.

Options for safe rides home include:

• Selecting a designated driver in your group

• Arrange a ride ahead of time

• Stay overnight if possible

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Peterborough Man Arrested On Trafficking Charges; Possessed Over $93,000 In Drug Paraphernalia

A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing drug trafficking charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit over the winter.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The man was taken into custody without incident by the Emergency Response Team on Thursday. Drug Unit officers conducted a search warrant at a home on Goodfellow Road near St. Mary’s Street.

During the search, officers seized:

• Cocaine – 790 grams

• Fentanyl – 80 grams

• Crystal meth – 1000 grams

• Hydromorphine pills – approximately 500

• Weight scales

• Canadian currency (approximately $20,000)

• Cell Phone

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $93,000.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Crystal Meth

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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Peterborough Woman Arrested From Outstanding Warrants After Being Stopped While Riding Bicycle

A 42-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on warrants has been arrested after a traffic stop early Thursday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1:50 a.m., a general patrol officer in the Chamberlain Street and Brewer Street area spotted a woman on a bicycle with no lights. 

The officer conducted a traffic stop and in speaking with the cyclist, they learned that she was wanted on five warrants for the following:

• failing to comply with an appearance notice

• failure to comply with probation order x6

• use of credit card x2

• possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

As a result, a 42-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested on the strength of the warrants.

She is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday.

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Lakefield Man Charged With Careless Driving After Driving Into Two Pedestrians, Killing One

A 52-year-old Lakefield man is facing careless driving charges involving a collision with two pedestrians last October.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

An 81-year-old woman and an 86-year-old man were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Queen Street and Concession Street in Lakefield. The woman died from her injuries as a result of the collision and the man was injured.

The accused was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Careless driving causing death

• Careless driving causing bodily harm

• Fail to yield to pedestrian

They are scheduled to appear in court on May 26.

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Peterborough Man Charged For Attempting to Lure Teen Into Washroom With Him While Having His Pants Down

A 33-year-old Peterborough man faces a child luring charge after an incident Saturday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 5:40 p.m., four teens flagged patrolling officers in the George Street and Simcoe Street.  A man, while his pants were down, tried to get one the teens to go into a washroom with him. Officers went in and took the man into custody without incident. 

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Invitation to Sexual Touching under 16 years of age

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Sunday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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