Police say since May of 2016, members of the St.Catharines Street Crime Unit have been conducting an investigation into individuals suspected of trafficking Heroin and crack cocaine in the City of St.Catharines. On Wednesday June 22nd 2016, police observed several suspected drug deals throughout the City of St.Catharines. At approximately 5:13 p.m., police arrested three parties in the Western Hill area of the City.
A search warrant was later granted at a local hotel which resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Heroin, MDMA, Prescription Medication, Marihuana , Canadian currency and stolen property.
Arrested and charged was 32 year old Brandon Keenan of St.Catharines.
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x6
Possession of a controlled Substance
Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000
32 year old April Lester of St.Catharines
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x6
Possession of a controlled Substance
Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000
29 year old Gino Camilleri of St.Catharines
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x3
Fail to comply with his recognizance
As a result of this investigation Police seized $6,600 worth of drugs and $5400 in Canadian Currency.
All parties have been held in custody pending a bail hearing on June 23rd 2016.
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