(BANCROFT, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has charged two people after a seizure of illegal drugs in Bancroft.
Earlier today (February 4, 2025), Street Crime Unit officers, assisted by members of the Bancroft Detachment, OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Bridge Street West. Four people were taken into custody, and two children were escorted to a safe location.
Investigators seized nearly 240-grams of suspected cocaine, over a gram of suspected methamphetamine, nearly 100-grams of suspected psilocybin and a quantity of hydromorphone pills. Officers also seized over $2000 in cash and a crossbow.
Ryan HOGAN, age 41 of Bancroft has been charged with:
Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking three counts
Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
Failure to comply with a release order
Fail to comply with a probation order three counts.
Emily GRAHAME, age 37 of Bancroft has been charged with:
Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking three counts
Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Both of the accused were scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on February 4, 2025.
The two other individuals taken into custody were released unconditionally.