OPP seize suspected cocaine, opioids in Hawkesbury bust

On Nov. 14, Hawkesbury OPP executed a search warrant at a home on James Street. (PHOTO/ OPP)

By Alex Black

Posted Nov 18, 2024 08:25:25 AM.

Last Updated Nov 18, 2024 09:59:07 AM.

One person is facing charges in connection with a drug bust in Hawkesbury.

On Nov. 14, Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a home on James Street and seized more than 450 suspected methamphetamine pills, nearly eight grams of suspected cocaine and several hydromorphone tablets, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking

Stephane Wathier, 56, of Hawkesbury, faces the following charges:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (three counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000

The accused has been released from custody and is due in court on Dec. 4.

Other stories

Peterborough man charged with murder after alleged tenant altercation: police

Police in Peterborough, Ont., say a 38-year-old man has been charged with murder following an alleged altercation between two residents at an apartment building that left a man dead Saturday night.   Police…
SIU investigating after man shot by Ottawa Police

The province’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has launched an investigation after an Ottawa Police officer shot and wounded a 33-year-old man in Orleans Friday night. Shortly after 11 p.m., police…
Thieves demand keys then assaulted victims with weapons in South Keys

Ottawa police are looking into robbery and carjacking incidents that involved two suspects and hoping the public can help. On Nov. 3 around 9:15 p.m., suspects approached a victim in a parking lot in…
Ontario to ban name changes for sex offenders, solicitor general says

Ontario plans to ban registered sex offenders from changing their names. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says those who are on the provincial sex offender registry will no longer be allowed to legally…
Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Trudeau shuffles cabinet as governing Liberals face new election threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added eight fresh faces to his cabinet, though they may not have much time in those new roles after all. Just before Trudeau moved to shore up his front bench on Friday,...

1h ago

Man arrested for filming in public washroom; more victims possible

Police have charged a man for filming in a women's washroom in the 1-100 block of Elgin Street. According to a press release, the man was taking videos of women in a business' washroom during the evening...

2h ago

Ottawa Humane Society needing donations after Canada Post disruptions

There are hundreds of animals that won't have a forever home this Christmas. The Ottawa Humane Society said in a press release that it is currently caring for almost 500 animals, a 20 per cent increase...

2h ago

Temperatures dropping this weekend with flurries in the forecast

It's beginning to look a lot like bundling up in the nation's capital, as temperatures are set to drop this weekend. According to Environment Canada, light snow is expected over Friday as a low-pressure...

3h ago

Top Stories

Trudeau shuffles cabinet as governing Liberals face new election threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added eight fresh faces to his cabinet, though they may not have much time in those new roles after all. Just before Trudeau moved to shore up his front bench on Friday,...

1h ago

Man arrested for filming in public washroom; more victims possible

Police have charged a man for filming in a women's washroom in the 1-100 block of Elgin Street. According to a press release, the man was taking videos of women in a business' washroom during the evening...

2h ago

Ottawa Humane Society needing donations after Canada Post disruptions

There are hundreds of animals that won't have a forever home this Christmas. The Ottawa Humane Society said in a press release that it is currently caring for almost 500 animals, a 20 per cent increase...

2h ago

Temperatures dropping this weekend with flurries in the forecast

It's beginning to look a lot like bundling up in the nation's capital, as temperatures are set to drop this weekend. According to Environment Canada, light snow is expected over Friday as a low-pressure...

3h ago

Most Watched Today

0:45
Trudeau expected to reveal cabinet shuffle admist calls for resignation

A government source confirms the prime minister will attend a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall. This comes at the end of a tumultuous week that saw him lose his finance minister.

23h ago

1:09
Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as operations resume

Canada Post said mail is being processed on a first-in, first-out basis, and it will start accepting new international mail on Dec. 23. The Santa Letters program is also back on after the month-long strike of more than 55,000 postal workers.
2:20
Trudeau jokes that Liberals are like a 'family that fights in the holidays'

The embattled Prime Minister likened the recent discord among the Liberal Party he leads to a family that fights during the holidays.
4:47
Jagmeet Singh is looking towards a 2025 election

Caryn Ceolin is joined by federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to discuss the turmoil of the Liberal Party and what the NDP have accomplished this year.
2:49
Netanyahu corruption trial begins

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes the stand in his landmark corruption trial. Melissa Nakhavoly has more on protests and his leadership under scrutiny.
More Videos