(ESSA TOWNSHIP, TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals with multiple drug and weapon related charges following the execution of three warrants in Alliston and Angus.

In February 2024, Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began a drug trafficking investigation within Alliston and Angus. As a result of the investigation, officers were able to obtain search warrants.

On August 15, 2024, the warrants were executed at two residents and one storage facility by the OPP Nottawasaga CSCU, Caledon CSCU, Dufferin CSCU, and Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU).

The following items were seized:

Express 70 12-gauge modified shot gun
1 Ounce of Cocaine
14 grams of Methamphetamine
1.7 grams of Fentanyl
42 Clonazepam tablets
Drug trafficking indicia
Stolen F-150 valued at approximately $10,000
Sherri CRAWFORD, 52-year-old of Essa, was arrested and charged with:

Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts
Michael MCCORMACK, 31-year-old of Lisle, was arrested and charged with:

Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Possession of Schedule Substance I Substance- Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs
Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of Trafficking
Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs
Both accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice.

Members of the Nottawasaga OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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