Three Prescott residents, several others arrested in drug trafficking offences

By Dani-Elle Dubé

Two people have been arrested for drug trafficking offences in the Town of Prescott following an executed search warrant.

According to OPP, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) entered into a drug trafficking investigation in Prescott on January 27.

Shortly after 4 p.m., police executed the warrant at a residence on Boundary Street in Prescott.

Police located and seized multiple substances, including psilocybin, MDMA, non-prescribed medication and various forms of cocaine.

Police also seized digital scales, a quantity of cash, firearm ammunition and a 12-gauge shotgun.

As a result of the investigation,27-year-old Kingston resident Alexander Ubdegrove and 39-year-old Augusta Township resident Chad Dimaria and 28-year-old Brockville resident Cassandra Richards were charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and one count of possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking.

James Moore, 36, of Prescott, was also charged with two counts of careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and knowledge of an unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Curtis Visser, 33, of Prescott, was charged with another count of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose, possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

There were also charges against Chelsea Swinwood, 33, of Prescott that included two counts of careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and knowledge of an unauthorized possession of a firearm.

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