NIGHTTIME TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO SEIZURE OF DRUGS

UCCM APS Arrest Three Individuals Following Proactive Patrol in M’Chigeeng First Nation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION
Date: October 30, 2026
INCIDENT NUMBER: UF26003685

On October 27th, 2026, members of the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service were on general patrol in M’Chigeeng First Nation when they conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle. The traffic stop investigation resulted in the arrest of two adults and one young offender from The Greater Toronto Area for possession of controlled drugs for the purposes of trafficking.

The following subjects have been arrested and charged accordingly:

Vanessa GIRARD (35) of Ajax, Ontario:

  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking — s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of Percocet for the Purpose of Trafficking — s. 5(2) CDSA

Benjamin McKENZIE (18) of Oshawa, Ontario:

  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking — s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of Percocet for the Purpose of Trafficking — s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Obstruct Peace Officer — s. 129(a) Criminal Code
  • Failure to Comply with a Release Order — s. 145(5)(a) Criminal Code

A Young Person (Youth) of Whitby, Ontario:

  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking — s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of Percocet for the Purpose of Trafficking — s. 5(2) CDSA

The total estimated street value of the illegal drugs seized is approximately $20,000.00.

The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service remains committed to their proactive patrol initiatives for the purposes of enhancing community safety.

Community safety depends on strong collaboration between police and the communities we serve. The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service reminds the public that protecting the safety, health and well-being of our communities requires us to work together. We need your help, your information and your assistance to effect meaningful change.

Drug trafficking can bring violence and other serious criminal activity into our communities, including home invasions, serious assaults and homicides. It can also contribute to addiction, homelessness and overdose deaths, causing lasting harm to individuals, families and communities. Anyone with information that could assist an investigation is encouraged to speak directly with police. Information is best protected and acted upon when police receive it firsthand.

If anyone has further information regarding any criminal activity, drug trafficking, and/or organized crime, please contact UCCM Police at 705-377-7135 or Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com

Together, we can make a difference.

Contact:
Staff Sergeant Todd Fox – Patrol Services
UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service
Phone: (705) 377-7135

Daniel Despatie
Deputy Chief of Police

 

UCCM Anishnaabe Police is a First Nations-run police service, serving six First Nation Communities on Manitoulin Island and on Highway 6 in Ontario. UCCM Anishnaabe Police works closely with the communities they serve to develop innovative, culturally responsive programs, enforce the law and improve community safety and wellness.