A disturbance at a business in the City of Dryden has led to two individuals being arrested and charged for numerous offences.
On May 9, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. officers with the Dryden OPP responded to a disturbance at a business on Whyte Avenue in the City of Dryden.
Police approached two individuals and further investigation revealed that both individuals were in possession of a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, a loaded firearm, and a sum of Canadian Currency.
As a result of this investigation, Samara Saunders, 18-years-old, of Sault Ste. Marine, ON has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – two counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000.
- Possession of Weapon for the Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Resist Peace Officer
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts
Dylan Lush, 22-years-old, of Gravenhurst, ON has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – two counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000.
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
Both accused have been remanded into custody and are schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Kenora on May 11, 2023.
If you have any information about criminal offences, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or report online through https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
