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Teen charged after traffic stop leads to blue heroin, crystal meth

Penetanguishene man, 18, facing several charges
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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PENETANGUISHENE - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Sandy Bay Road in the Town of Penetanguishene at 1:56 a.m. April 12, 2019.

The male driver and male passenger became the subject of a police investigation at the scene resulting in the seizure of a quantity of drugs along with $300 in Canadian currency and associated drug paraphernalia.

The seized drugs were later identified as blue heroin, and crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $1,700.

Charged is Damon Wright, 18 years, of Penetanguishene with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Heroin
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Heroin

Contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on April 12, 2019. A further investigation of the incident after the accused was released has lead investigators looking to speak with the accused in relation to this incident.

Anyone having knowledge of the whereabouts of the accused in this crime is asked to please contact the OPP by telephone at 1-888-310-1122. by e mail [email protected] or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). 

You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com or if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka on Twitter or Facebook.

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