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4 charged in Midland drug bust; OPP seize drugs, pills, weapons

Officers from street crime unit and local detachment raided a home Thursday evening; 12 people were originally arrest, say OPP
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Drugs seized from Thursday drug bust in Midland.

As a result of an ongoing police investigation, four local residents face a slew of charges, including cocaine and opioid possession.

On Thursday shortly before 11 p.m., members of the OPP community street crime unit from the Southern Georgian Bay, Huronia West and Collingwood detachments executed a search warrant at a Robert Street residence.

Investigators assisted by local uniformed officers arrested 12 people found in the residence. Their investigation led to the seizure of a quantity of the following drugs- methamphetamine, fentanyl, MDMA, cocaine, numerous prescription pills, drug paraphernalia and weapons.

A number of those arrested were later released unconditionally after the initial scene investigation was concluded.

Rhylee Brennan, 23, of Midland, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance - opioid (other than heroin).
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance - cocaine.

Rebecca Bouchuyt, 35, of Tiny Township has been charged  with failure to comply with an undertaking.

Alexandra Chalykoff, 34, of no fixed address, has been charged with failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court.

All three were released from custody with a June 8 court date.

Also arrested was Blair Edward Clare, 31, of no fixed address. He faces two charges of possession of a schedule 1 substance - opioid (other than heroin).

Clare was also arrested on an outstanding warrant and held for bail court and will appear in court at a future date.

As this is an continuing investigation, police say further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at (888) 310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

You can also submit your information online.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.



Andrew Philips

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Editor Andrew Philips is a multiple award-winning journalist whose writing has appeared in some of the country’s most respected news outlets. Originally from Midland, Philips returned to the area from Québec City a decade ago.
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