Multiple drug charges laid after police respond to disturbance in Sioux Lookout

Tim Brody - Editor

Four people are facing multiple charges after police responded to a disturbance at a residence in Sioux Lookout.
Ontario Provincial Police shared in a March 7 media release, “On February 24, 2025, the Sioux Lookout detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at an apartment on Millar Crescent, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Ontario.
“The investigation has resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit substances including oxycodone and crack cocaine. Canadian currency and items associated with drug trafficking were also seized.”

An 18-year-old from Toronto has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Opioid - two counts
  
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  
• Disobeying order of court - two counts 
  

A 60-year-old from Sioux Lookout has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Opioid - two counts
  
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine
  

A 23-year-old from Sioux Lookout has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Opioid - two counts
  
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Failure to comply with release order

A 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Opioid - two counts
  
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine
  

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.