(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have executed warrants at several properties as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.

On October 15, 2025, at 5:00 a.m., the Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed several simultaneous search warrants in Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss, with assistance from Wellington, Huron-Perth, Brant-Oxford, Middlesex, & Lambton CSCU members, OPP West & Central Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine, South & Grey Bruce Crime Unit, and members of the South Bruce OPP.



As a result of the search warrants, police seized a quantity of suspected illicit drugs, including 46 grams of methamphetamine, 7 grams of cocaine, 22 grams of Ecstasy / MDMA, 11 grams of Psilocybin. Officers also seized a small amount of Canadian currency and firearm ammunition.

As a result of the investigation, the following face Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges:

David REHKOPF, 47-years-old, resident of Kincardine:

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2) – five counts
Possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order, CC 117.01 – three counts
Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(5)
The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

Brailin HAYS, 19-years-old, resident of Kincardine:

Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5) – three counts
The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released, to reappear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on October 31, 2025, to answer to the charges.

A third individual was arrested on the strength of a Hanover Police Service warrant and returned to their service.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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