The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay Detachment successfully executed two search warrants, leading to the seizure of drugs, firearms, and proceeds of crime in Tay Township and Midland.
On January 9, 2026, members of the Southern Georgian Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) carried out coordinated searches at a residence on Maskinonge Road in Tay Township and an apartment on King Street in Midland.
During the searches, officers located and seized: (see photo)
- A significant quantity of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Crystal Methamphetamine, and Morphine, with an estimated street value of $35,000.
- Four long guns, including two prohibited firearms, along with ammunition and a bulletproof vest.
- Nearly $8,000 in cash, a stolen 2017 GMC Yukon, and fraudulent licence plates as part of proceeds of crime.
The investigation was conducted by Southern Georgian Bay CSCU with assistance from Huronia West CSCU and local detachment members.
As a result, Luke Matuschewski, 44 years old, of Tay Township, faces 21 charges including offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:
- Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Morphine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000 and Under $5,000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of Prohibited Firearm with Readily Available Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon or Prohibited Device
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Contravention of Firearms Storage Regulations
- Use Forged Document (Fraudulent Plates)
The accused remains in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice to answer to these charges.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are dedicated to keeping our communities safe through proactive and innovative policing. Working together with residents is key to building safer neighborhoods. If you have information about suspected criminal activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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