Broadcast Time: 6:40 pm Date: April 17th, 2024
On April 16, 2024 at approximately 8:54 pm, the Sarnia Police Criminal Investigation Division with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team executed a controlled Drugs and Substance Act search warrant in the 300 block of Wellington Street in Sarnia.
Officers made a successful entry into the residence without incident. Inside, three individuals were located and subsequently arrested.
During the search of the residence, officers discovered and seized 61.54 grams of suspected fentanyl, 91.14 grams of a suspected cutting agent and $2095 in cash. Additionally, a significant find of 18.08 grams of suspected ‘uncut’ fentanyl, believed by investigators to be of higher purity, was located within the premises.
As a result of the investigation, Terilynn Wasson 32 years old of Sarnia has been charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime under $5000. Wasson was held for bail hearing.
The estimated street value of the seized fentanyl amounts to approximately $33,531.
General Information on Bail Hearings
“Held for bail” means the police chose to not release an accused person back into the community.
However, as the police cannot hold a person in custody for longer than 24 hours, we are required to send them to bail court, where they will have a bail hearing. There, the presiding judge or Justice of the Peace will decide whether the person should be released into the community or not.
“Released on bail” means the police held them in custody, but a subsequent release decision by the courts was made.
The bail system provides a framework to oversee and put limits on police custody. It is governed by legislation including the Criminal Code of Canada.
https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/pub/fpsd-sfpg/fps-sfp/tpd/p3/ch18.html
Staff Sergeant I. Skinn #166
Criminal Investigations Division
Tel: 519-344-8861
Email: 166@police.sarnia.on.ca