On May 6, 2026, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service Intelligence Unit, with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
The warrants were executed at a residence on McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham and on a motor vehicle associated with the investigation. At approximately 12:52 p.m., officers made entry to the residence, where four individuals were located and arrested.
As a result of a systematic search of the residence and vehicle, officers seized the following items:
- 217 grams of cocaine
- 12.5 grams of fentanyl
- A loaded Glock .40 calibre handgun with a prohibited overcapacity magazine
- A loaded Glock 9mm handgun with a prohibited overcapacity magazine
- A Glock handgun replica CO2 BB gun
- A pellet gun
- Digital scales
- Canadian currency
The estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $24,200.
All four accused were held in custody pending bail hearings and are jointly facing multiple serious criminal charges, including:
25 year old male from Toronto
- CDSA 5(2) Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- CC 92(2) Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition x2
- CC 86(1) Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition x2
- CC 95(1) Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo x2
- CC 92(1) Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
- CC 117.01(1) Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order x8
21 year old male from Scarborough
- CDSA 5(2) Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- CC 117.01(1) Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order x4
- CC 733.1(1) Fail to Comply with Probation Order x4
- CC 92(2) Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition x2
- CC 86(1) Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition x2
- CC 95(1) Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo x2
- CC 92(1) Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
22 year old male from Scarborough
- CDSA 5(2) Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- CDSA 5(2) Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
- CC 92(2) Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition x2
- CC 86(1) Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition x2
- CC 95(1) Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo x2
- CC 92(1) Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
27 year old male from Chatham
- CDSA 5(2) Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- CC 92(2) Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition x2
- CC 86(1) Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition x2
- CC 95(1) Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo x2
- CC 92(1) Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to identifying and disrupting individuals who traffic illegal drugs within our community. We are aware that some individuals involved in drug trafficking travel from outside jurisdictions to operate in Chatham-Kent. Our service will continue to dedicate significant investigative and enforcement resources to prevent and deter this activity.
Drug trafficking and the presence of illegal firearms pose a significant risk to public safety. The combination of illicit drugs and weapons increases the likelihood of violence, addiction, and harm within our community. The seizure of illicit drugs and loaded firearms in this investigation underscores the very real dangers associated with these activities. The Chatham-Kent Police Service will continue working proactively to keep our community safe and to hold those engaged in criminal activity accountable.
Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking or illegal firearms is encouraged to contact our non‑emergency number, 519‑436‑6600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477). You can also make a report online at www.ckpolice.com.