(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On August 20, 2024, at 2:19 p.m., members of the Wellington County CSCU and the West Region Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on 13th Line East Garafraxa.

During the search officers discovered and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, and psilocybin along with drug paraphernalia. The combined estimated value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $5000.00.

28-year-old Connor Scratcher of East Garafraxa is charged with the following offences:

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
Trafficking schedule I substance – cocaine
The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph.

29-year-old Samantha Kennedy of East Garafraxa is charged with the following offences:

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
Unauthorized possession of a weapon
Samantha Kennedy was released and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on September 24, 2024.

Anyone with any information related to this occurrence is asked to call investigators at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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