The OPP’s East Region Community Street Crime Unit has charged seven people after executing a search warrant in Belleville.
On January 17, 2024, police seized 127 grams of suspected cocaine, one gram each of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine, $500 in Canadian currency, and scales. The accused were transported to the Napanee Detachment.
The following have each been charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine:
- Garrett Jackson, age 38, of Belleville
- Sarah-Jane Irwin, age 34, of Belleville
- Tawahennake Hill, age 25, of Tyendinaga
- Joshua Gjelstad, age 35, of Napanee
- Aidan George, age 23, of Milton
- Nicole Burshaw, age 40, of Cannifton
- Amanda Holland, age 43, of Tyendinaga
Holland was also charged with:
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Fail to comply with probation order – four counts
All accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on February 15th.
Written by Emily Chatwood