As a result of a vehicle stop by Southern Georgian Bay OPP, a significant seizure of Canadian currency and drugs have been removed from the streets of North Simcoe.
At 4:32 p.m. May 2, 2023 the officer observed a black BMW X5 travelling sout bound on Rumney Road, Tay Township and was able to obtain the speed of the vehicle to be in excess of 50km/h over the posted 80 km/h zone. The officer was able to safely stop the vehicle and entered into a stunt driving investigation.
As a result of this investigation, a quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet, Zanax, drug paraphernalia along with a significant amount of Canadian currency was seized with the assistance of the Detachment Community Street Crime Unit.
Charged in connection to this investigation are the following persons with their charges as listed.
#1 Driver -Timmy Michael Lemay 30 years of Midland
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
- Stunt Driving
The accused is also the subject of a 30 day driving suspension and the BMW was towed and impounded for 14 days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
#2 Passenger – Adam Charlebois 33 years of Midland
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
#3 Passenger – Tyler Pauze 33 years of Tiny Township
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – in Canada
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
The accused persons were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 15, 2023.
Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.