Suspect From Brampton Facing Charges in Relation to Massive Drug Trafficking Incident
Published May 15, 2019 at 1:31 pm
Two suspects are facing charges in relation to a drug trafficking incident.
Two suspects are facing charges in relation to a drug trafficking incident.
According to police, on May 13, 2019, Halton officers were conducting proactive patrols in the area of Cross Avenue and Trafalgar Road in Oakville.
They conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, and developed grounds to believe the two occupants were in possession of a controlled substance.
The driver and the passenger were both placed under arrest.
According to police, a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and cannabis.
As a result, the suspects are facing the following alleged charges.
Courtney Jeshuron (27) of Mississauga was charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (6 counts)
- Trafficking a controlled substance
- Possession of a controlled substance
Rennay Harris (26) of Brampton was charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (3 counts)
- Trafficking a controlled substance
Both the accused were held in custody pending bail hearings.
Later, on May 14, 2019, the Halton Police executed a search warrant at Jeshuron’s residence in Mississauga. Officers located additional crack cocaine and oxycodone
In total, the Halton Regional Police Service seized (approximately):
- Fentanyl (11 grams)
- Cocaine (8 grams)
- Crack cocaine (2.8 ounces)
- Oxycodone (4 tablets)
- Cannabis (42 grams)
The estimated street value of the controlled substances seized is $6,000.
Anyone with further information pertaining to this investigation can contact Det. Ron Wright of the District 2 Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2284.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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