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Two facing drug charges after investigation in Rama First Nation

One of the suspects is also facing charges for damage or injury to animal or bird; Police seized cocaine and several weapons during Sesame Street bust
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NEWS RELEASE
RAMA POLICE
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On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 The Rama Police Service conducted an investigation. As a result of this investigation officers were able to obtain a warrant and searched a residence located on Sesame Street, Rama First Nation. 

With the assistance of the OPP K9 Unit, police located 33.6 grams of suspected cocaine and several weapons.

As a result of the investigation Joey Newman, aged 36, was held for bail and charged with 15 criminal charges, including;

  • Fail to comply with probation order (weapons) - CC 733.1(1)
  • Fail to comply with release order (weapons) - CC 145(5)
  • Careless use of a firearm - CC 86(1)
  • Pointing a firearm - CC 87
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose - CC 88
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm - CC 91(1)
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm - CC 92(1)
  • Careless storage of a firearm (Shotgun) - CC 86(1)
  • Careless storage of ammunition (.22 caliber) - CC 86(1)
  • Careless storage of ammunition (12 gauge) - CC 86(1)
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a weapon (Crossbow) - CC 92(2)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance - CDSA 4(1)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - CDSA 5(2)
  • Discharge firearm with intent - CC 244(1)
  • Trafficking a schedule I substance - CDSA 5(1)

Shelby Urquhart, aged 28 was released on a Form 10 to appear in the Orillia Court of Justice on April 20th, 2021 at 0930 hrs. She was charged with six criminal charges;

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance - CDSA 4(1)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- CDSA 5(2)
  • 4X Cause damage or injury to animal or bird - fail to provide adequate food, water or care - CC 446(1)(b)
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