#OPP Warrant Leads to Drug & Gun Bust Russell ON Woman 021419

SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED IN RUSSELL

(RUSSELL, ON) – On February 13th, 2019, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant in the Township of Russell with the assistance of the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU).

Investigators seized four firearms, ammunition, and a small quantity of Percocet (oxycodone) and Hydromorphone pills from the residence.   

Celine ONAT, aged 26 from Russell, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of a substance in Schedule 1 (Percocet) C.D.S.A. Section 4(1)
  • Possession of a substance in Schedule 1 (Hydromorphone) C.D.S.A Section 4(1)
  • Four counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – CC 91(1)  
  • Four counts of Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition – CC 86(1)  

The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on March 6, 2019.

The investigation is continuing, one arrest is still pending. The OPP have no concerns for public safety at this time.

UPDATE #1 – SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED IN RUSSELL

Second person arrested and charged

(RUSSELL, ON) – On February 13, 2019, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant in the Township of Russell with the assistance of the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU).

Investigators seized four firearms, ammunition, and a small quantity of Percocet (oxycodone) and Hydromorphone pills from the residence. 

Celine ONAT, aged 26 from Russell, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following:   

  • Possession of a substance in Schedule 1 (Percocet) C.D.S.A. Section 4(1)
  • Possession of a substance in Schedule 1 (Hydromorphone) C.D.S.A Section 4(1)
  • Four counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – CC 91(1)  
  • Four counts of Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition – CC 86(1)  

On February 14, 2019, Thomas BOYCE, aged 25 from Russell, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Possession of a substance in Schedule 1 (Percocet) C.D.S.A. Section 4(1)
  • Possession of a substance in Schedule 1 (Hydromorphone) C.D.S.A Section 4(1)
  • Four counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – CC 91(1)  
  • Four counts of Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition – CC 86(1)  

Both accused were released on a Promise to Appear and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on March 6, 2019.


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