4 Arrested In Drug Bust � Names Released
Source: OPPDate: Thu Dec 4 05:18:13 MST 2025
(QUINTE WEST, ON) � Four people are facing charges after a seizure of drugs and other items in Quinte West.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the area in October.
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, officers with CSCU, assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team members, the Canine Unit and Quinte West OPP members, executed search warrants at residences on Catherine Street and Telephone Road.
Four Quinte West residents were taken into custody. Officers seized nearly 90 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as oxycodone. They also seized a prohibited firearm and ammunition, as well as items associated with drug trafficking, and $250 in cash. (photo attached)
Joseph CASSIBO, age 30, has been charged with:
Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
This accused was remanded in custody, and a bail hearing is scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on December 9, 2025.
Ashley AUSTIN, age 27, has been charged with:
Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Failure to comply with a release order
Patricia ARNOLD, age 39, has been charged with unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm.
Steven AUGER, age 39, has been charged with:
Traffick in a Schedule 1 substance
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
These three accused were released on conditions and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on January 5, 2026.
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