$50,000 Drug Bust � Michelle MARTINEAU
Source: OPPDate: Sat Jan 17 07:39:27 MST 2026
(CHAPLEAU, ON) � Two Chapleau residents are facing multiple drug trafficking charges after officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Chapleau residence, resulting in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and cocaine with an estimated street value of $50,000.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a joint investigation with Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Nishnawbe-Aski Police (NAPS) Intelligence unit, with assistance from the Superior East Emergency Response Team (ERT), Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members, conducted a joint investigation that culminated in the execution of a warrant at a residence on Martel Road in Chapleau. During the search, officers seized suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, speed, and cocaine, along with a scale and packaging materials.
As a result of the investigation, Michelle MARTINEAU, 31 years-of-age of Chapleau, was arrested and charged with:
� Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine
� Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � crystal methamphetamine
� Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -fentanyl
� Fail to comply with a release Order � two counts
And Xavier STONE, 34 years-of-age of Chapleau was arrested and charged with:
� Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine
� Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � crystal methamphetamine
� Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -fentanyl
� Fail to comply with Probation Order � two counts
Both accused were held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 15, 2026.
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