Regional police arrest five and seize more than a pound of marihuana + a revolver and ammunition.

Crime 100By Staff

October 24, 2014

Burlington, ON

 

In the early morning hours of October 24th 2014, The Halton Regional Police, Burlington Strategic Support Team (SST), concluded a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in five arrests and the execution of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at two Burlington residences.
Seized as a result of the Investigation:

647 grams of marihuana (approximately 22.82 ounces/ 1.43 pounds),
37 grams of cocaine
6.2 grams of cannabis resin
$270.00 in cash
.32 Calibre revolver with serial number removed
Four rounds of .32 calibre ammunition
Brass knuckles
Sheathed buck knife
Digital scales
 Packaging material

The drugs have an estimated street value of $8,500

Drug raid results - Bixby Oct 24-14

More than a pound of marihuana – it was the weapon that made the police edgy about this raid.

Taylor BIXBY (23 yrs) of Woodview Rd. in Burlington, Madeline SIMON (18 yrs) of Guelph Line in Burlington and Alexander BROWN (20 yrs) of Guelph Line in Burlington were arrested and held for bail charged jointly with the following offences:

Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Careless storage of a firearm
Possession of firearm with serial number removed
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Possession of a prohibited firearm

BIXBY is also charged separately with the following offences:

Possession of a controlled substance (cannabis resin)
Carry a concealed weapon
Careless storage of ammunition
Possession of ammunition while prohibited
Unauthorized possession of prohibited ammunition in a motor vehicle
Fail to comply with probation

Police also arrested Dylan MENKES-COSTA (19 yrs) Dundas St. in Burlington and Rachel PLAYFAIR-SIMON (19 yrs) Guelph Line in Burlington. They were released on an appearance notice and will appear in Milton Court on November 24th 2014 for the following charge:

Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking
The origin of the handgun is still being investigated.

Investigators remind the public to utilize Crime Stoppers to report any illegal drug, gun or gang activity at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637(crimes)

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