**TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE NEWS RELEASE**

The Timmins Police Service has charged a number of local persons stemming from the execution of a search warrant yesterday afternoon.

Timmins Police Service – Drug Enforcement Section officers attended at a Pine Street South residence and executed a search warrant which yielded the seizure of a quantity of suspected “purp” fentanyl with a street value of $4680.00

A quantity of Canadian currency was seized as evidence along with two pieces of identification which are believed to be stolen items

As a result of this incident, Adam BEAUDOIN, 34, of Timmins, has been charged with:
– Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against him.

As well, Deshawn CONROY, 18, of no fixed address, has been charged with:
– Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Carry a Concealed Weapon contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against him.

Additionally, Gilbert GAUDET, 44, of Timmins, has been charged with 2 counts of:
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against him.

As well, Jeffrey DIONNE, 44, of Timmins, has been charged with:
– Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was released from police custody but must attend at Provincial Court in Timmins on April 2nd, 2019, to answer to the charges laid against him.

As well, Rosemarie DIONNE, 41, of Timmins, has been charged with:
– Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

The accused was released from police custody but must attend at Provincial Court in Timmins on April 2nd, 2019, to answer to the charge laid against her.

As well, Amy PORTER, 39, of Timmins, was found in the residence and was arrested on the strength of an outstanding arrest warrant and remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins.

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