The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person following a controlled drugs and substances act investigation.
On March 23, 2022 at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Hawkesbury OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Cecile Blvd in the Town of Hawkesbury.
Patrick LACROIX, 37 years old of Hawkesbury has been charged with the following offences:
Under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) and the Canadian Criminal Code (CCC)
CDS A sec 5(2) -possess schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
CDSA sec 4(1) – possession of a Schedule I substance – opioids (2 counts)
CCC sec 117.01(1) – possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
CCC sec 88 – possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the L’Orignal Court of Justice on April 20, 2022
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