On November 20, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Tokyo Crescent in Elliot Lake.
As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 250 grams of suspected cocaine, almost 9 grams of suspected Fentanyl, approximately 10 Methamphetamine tablets, a loaded sawed-off shotgun, over $1600 in cash, digital scales, packaging materials, and numerous cell phones were seized.
The OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and uniform members were involved with the investigation.
Michael MCNEELANDS, 42-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
Krystal ROL, 35-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
Donna FOURNIER, 41-years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
- Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 11, 2025.
Orlando SAMUELS, 41-years-old, of Mississauga was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
- Failure to comply with undertaking
This accused was held in custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on November 21, 2024.
Jade CYR, 26-years-old, of Elliot Lake had outstanding warrants for her arrest in relation to previous occurrences in East Algoma and Espanola. She was subsequently arrested and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 11, 2025.
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