Drugs were found when Thunder Bay Police Service Officers were dispatched to a home on Lincoln Street after reports of a break and enter.
It was believed that several people had broken into an apartment, and when officers arrived a man tried to prevent them from entering by holding the door closed.
Four people were found inside and an investigation showed the apartment was the scene of a home take-over in progress. It is also suspected the individuals were trafficking drugs. Inside officers found crack cocaine, fentanyl, and cash.
All four were taken to police headquarters.
Carter Drew CADE, 27, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000• Break and Enter with IntentZumeel HAMILTON, 18, of Whitby, Ont., is charged with:• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000• Break and Enter with Intent• Obstruct Peace Officer• Carrying Concealed Weapon• Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous PurposeJasiah Iron MCNICOLLS, 18, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is charged with:• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000• Break and Enter with IntentLaurel Beth RISTIMAKI, 40, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000• Break and Enter with Intent• Identity Fraud – Avoid Arrest, ProsecutionThe accused appeared in bail court on Sunday, and will remain in custody until a future court date.
