A month-long drug investigation by Stratford police has led to multiple arrests, multiple charges and nearly $340,000 in property and drugs seized.
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Cory Smith • Stratford Beacon Herald
Published May 23, 2024 • Last updated 2days ago • 2 minute read
A month-long drug investigation by Stratford police has led to multiple arrests, multiple charges and nearly $340,000 in property and drugs seized.
The police force said Thursday the London police emergency response and mobile surveillance units, Ontario Provincial Police physical surveillance unit and the Ontario Provincial Police tactics and rescue unit arrested a 29-year-old Thorndale man, a 30-year-old Thorndale woman and a 54-year-old London man at a King Street residence in Thorndale.
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Police seized drugs valued at nearly $90,000, including fentanyl, cocaine and crack, as well as $22,178.50 in Canadian currency.
Police also recovered more than $250,000 in property, including three stolen high-end vehicles — a Range Rover, Lexus and Challenger. One vehicle was seized as proceeds of crime.
The two men and a woman face numerous charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking in methamphetamine and fentanyl. Two suspects were released from police custody while one was held for a bail hearing.
Stratford police Chief Greg Skinner said the investigation revealed drugs were being supplied to residents in Stratford and St. Marys and being delivered in stolen vehicles that had their vehicle identification numbers altered. The investigation led to suppliers, which resulted in the arrests and seizures, he said.
Windsor police seek suspects, vehicle in shooting probe
Officers responded to a call for gunshots on Erie Street East shortly after 4 a.m. May 19. Police say a preliminary investigation revealed that a verbal altercation broke out on Erie Street East between two males on foot and several people in a silver Ford Escape.
As the sports utility vehicle drove west, one of the males retrieved a firearm from his waistband and fired several shots at the vehicle. The two males that ran east. No injuries have been reported.
Police have released images of the people and vehicles involved.
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