Investigators from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP have identified the two people from the Oct 13, 2023 incidents in Midland that commenced around 2:30 pm and were resolved after OPP officers executed a search warrant at a William Street apartment shortly before 11 pm Oct 13, 2023.
Officers were able to locate and seize a quantity of drugs namely opioids, cocaine and psilocybin along with several airsoft rifles, ammunition, a machete, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia.
Charged is Dale Lewis 45 years of Midland with the following criminal offences in relation to this investigation.
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- 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 III substance for the purpose of Trafficking
Also charged criminally in connection to this investigation is Sonya Fisher 40 years of Midland with the following offences
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 –
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking
Contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Both accused persons were held for bail hearings and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
Anyone who may have information about a property crime 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) or submit your anonymous information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/submit-a-tip/submit-a-tip. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on X or Facebook.
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