Drug Bust � Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Feb 19 09:03:34 MST 2025

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) � Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two local residents with multiple drug and theft-related offenses following a police investigation.

On February 14, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a theft at a grocery store on Broadway in the Town of Orangeville. The suspects had left the scene prior to police arrival. While patrolling the area, officers located the vehicle and suspects at a nearby gas station.

Upon speaking with the driver, officers observed the stolen groceries in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed a quantity of cocaine, fentanyl, and numerous break-and-enter tools.

David EDWARDS, a 34-year-old male, from Amaranth has been charged with:

� Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 � in Canada

� Possession Break In Instruments

� Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking � Cocaine

� Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

Scott LEMOS, a 38-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with

� Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 � in Canada

� Possession Break In Instruments

� Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking � Cocaine

� Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

� Fail to Comply with Probation Order

� Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

Anyone with information regarding this investigation of any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

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