Bancroft OPP lay several charges after illegal drugs found; 2 kids now safe

Provincial police and the East Region Community Street Crime Unit laid charges against two people after finding drugs in Bancroft.

Officers executed a search warrant at a home on Bridge Street West in the town on Feb. 4. During the operation, police arrested four people and brought two children to a safe location.

Officials found suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, psilocybin and hydromorphone pills. They also found $2,000 in cash and a crossbow.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan Hogan, 41, of Bancroft was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
  • Failure to comply with a release order
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – three counts.

Emily Grahame, 37, of Bancroft is facing:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both appeared for a bail hearing on Tuesday. The other two people taken into custody were released without conditions.

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