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    Three Area Residents Arrested after OPP Execute Simultaneous Search Warrants on Midland and Elmvale Addresses

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    Cocaine, MDMA, Magic Mushrooms, Pills, Cash Seized 

    (MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from Southern Georgian Bay, Huronia West and Collingwood Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police executed search warrant at a Dominion Avenue, Midland address and a Flos Road 8 East, Springwater Township address simultaneously at approximately 11:00 a.m. December 5, 2024.

    CSCU investigators assisted by uniform OPP officers along with members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine (K-9) seized a quantity of a drug like substances believed to be Cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy) Psilocybin (magic mushrooms), 9mm ammunition, Canadian currency along with cell phones and other related drug paraphernalia with an estimated street value in excess of $60,000. (See attached photograph).

    A 2017 Infinity automobile was also seized as part of the investigation.

    Investigators have arrested and charged the following listed individuals and their charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drug and Substances Act of which they were all released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 16, 2025.

    Avery Lawrence DORION 26 years of Midland

    • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
    • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
    • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking
    • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
    • Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine
    • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

    Trenton Mel DUFF 25 years of Elmvale

    • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
    • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
    • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

    A 36 year old female of Midland

    • Possession of a Schedule III Substance
    • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking
    • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
    • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

    Investigators are looking to further arrest a Coldwater resident in this ongoing investigation.

    Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ 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.

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