OPP execute drug warrant, five arrested in Leamington

LEAMINGTON — On October 14, members of the Essex County Detachment of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by the Lambton County OPP CSCU, executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act warrant at an address on Westmoreland Street in Leamington.

Police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and weapons having a value of approximately $7,000. Five individuals were arrested at the scene.

A 35-year-old man from Leamington is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, possession of a prohibited weapon (two counts) and failure to comply with firearms order (three counts). He is being held in custody.

A 43-year-old Leamington woman is also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon. She is scheduled to appear in court on November 15.

A 22-year-old Leamington woman was also charged with failing to comply with an undertaking (two counts). She will appear in court on November 15.

A 41-year-old man from Windsor was also charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and is being held in custody.

A 27-year-old Leamington man, previously wanted by Leamington OPP, was found inside the house and charged with unlawfully being in a dwelling, assault with a weapon and failing to comply with an undertaking. He is being held in custody.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.