GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A man and woman from Guelph have been charged following a drug bust here last week.
Wellington County OPP officials say local police, with assistance from Grey Bruce, Huron and Perth OPP officers, arrested two people on 2nd Line East, “as a part of an ongoing drug investigation.”
Police say a search resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, Canadian currency, cell phones and drug-related paraphernalia.
“Total value of items and cash seized is estimated to be over $7,000,” police stated in an Aug. 11 press release.
Guelph residents Christopher Baird, 34, and Katherine Hudson, 30, have been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking.
They are to appear in Guelph court at a later date.
Alcohol theft
PUSLINCH – Police are looking for help to identify two men wanted in connection with a theft here earlier this week.
Wellington County OPP officials say that on Aug. 11 at about 11:45pm, two suspects entered a business on Brock Road South in Puslinch and stole several bottles of alcohol.
“One suspect waved a bottle over their head threatening to strike an employee,” police stated in an Aug. 12 press release.
“The suspects then fled in a white … sedan, which had stolen Ontario licence plates (CWLM796). The getaway vehicle had two additional suspects waiting for them. The employee did not sustain any injuries.”
Police say one suspect is described as an East Indian man who speaks Punjabi, about 6’ tall with short black hair and a thin build, wearing a red shirt with logo on the back and black pants.
Another suspect is described as an East Indian man who speaks Punjabi, about 5’7” tall with short black hair, thin build and black beard, wearing a black shirt and jeans/light pants and backpack.
Raven captured, Puslinch resident charged
PUSLINCH – A wild raven is back taking to the skies after being plucked from a tree and shoved into a vehicle.
Wellington OPP say a 70-year-old Puslinch resident grabbed a raven from neighbour’s tree and drove away with it.
A person heard the distressed bird and reviewed doorbell camera footage, police say, to find the accused person on their property grabbing the bird.
“The accused took interest in the raven and would frequently come onto their property to see it,” a press release from the OPP says.
The bird was later found unable to fly and covered in an “unknown substance.”
Police have charged the 70-year-old with unlawfully keeping wildlife in captivity. The person is expected to appear in Guelph court.
The Ministry of Natural Resources was called, and the bird was released after cleaning.
Drug bust
DUFFERIN COUNTY – An Alliston and Mulmur resident have been charged following a drug bust last week that included a Fergus home.
Police officials say Dufferin OPP officers launched a drug trafficking investigation this spring targeting Orangeville and Shelburne.
On Aug. 6, with help from officers from Collingwood, Nottawasaga and Huronia West, police executed search warrants at residences in Alliston and Fergus, as well as two vehicles, one in Orangeville and one in Alliston.
“During the operation, police seized a quantity of drugs, including cocaine, cash, cell phones and a vehicle,” police stated in an Aug. 11 press release.
“Two individuals were arrested in connection with the investigation.”
Police say they seized the following items during the investigation: 61 grams of suspected cocaine, a large quantity of Canadian currency, debt list, three cell phones, scales and food mixers containing suspected cocaine residue.
Cory Stoneham, 31, of Alliston, and Sharle Milks, 57, of Mulmur, were each charged with trafficking a Schedule I substance (cocaine), possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime (over $5,000).
Police say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Dufferin OPP.
Anyone with information about any of the above incidents can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at csgw.tips.
