Drug Bust � Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Mon Apr 21 04:06:05 MST 2025

(BLIND RIVER, ON) � On April 16, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Youngfox Road in Blind River.

As a result of the warrant being executed, over 100 grams of suspected cocaine, digital scales, cash, packaging materials, debt lists, machetes, 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.

Samantha PELLERIN, 30-years-old, of Blind River was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine.

Echo PELLERIN, 41-years-old, of Blind River was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine.

Robert VINCENT, 36-years-old, of Blind River was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine.

Jameel Winston BAPTISTE, 38-years-old, of Niagara Falls was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
All accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 5, 2025.

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