Hawkesbury man charged with drug crimes following warrant execution

Hawkesbury OPP have charged a man following a controlled drugs and substances act investigation.

At about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, OPP’s Community Street Crime Units assisted by the OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Cecile Boulevard in Hawkesbury.

As a result, Patrick Lacroix, 37, of Hawkesbury has been charged with the following:

• Possessing schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine;
• Two counts of possession of a schedule I substance – opioids;
• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to the prohibition order.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the L’Original Court of Justice on April 20.