(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On September 11, 2024, at approximately 12:06 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment was on patrol on Russell Street in the Municipality of Leamington and observed a suspicious vehicle with the engine running and two individuals appeared to be asleep inside.



The officer approached the vehicle and observed open alcohol and attempted the awake the occupants of the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, two individuals were taken into custody without incident. Police seized a firearm, a quantity of illicit drugs including suspected fentanyl, several knives and other offence-related property.

Tanya Marie SMITH, 46-year-old of Kingsville, has been arrested and charged with the following:

· Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place S. 8(1)(a) CA

· Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With S. 108(1)(b) CC

· Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order S.117.01(1) CC

· Failure to comply with undertaking S.145(4)(a) CC

· Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition S. 86(1) CC (TWO COUNTS)

· Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose S.88 CC

· Carrying concealed weapon S.90 CC

· Unauthorized Possession of Weapon S.91(2) CC

· Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm S.94 CC

· Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm S.95(1) CC

· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

· Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor S. 42(1)(a) LLA

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Lesroy Mervin TUITT, 36-year-old of the Kingsville, has been arrested and charged with the following:

· Unlawful purchase of cannabis S.9(1) CCA2017

· Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition S. 86(1) CC (TWO COUNTS)

· Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm S.94 CC

· Carrying concealed weapon S.90 CC

· Unauthorized Possession of Weapon S.91(2) CC

· Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With S. 108(1)(b) CC

· Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose S.88 CC

· Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm S.95(1) CC

· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA

· Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place S8(1)(a) CA

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

If you have information of any crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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