Peterborough Police have arrested nine more people in a drug investigation called “Project Runway” and have seized illegal firearms, drugs, and cash.
Nine search warrants were executed today (December 15) in Peterborough and Toronto and charges were laid against suspects who belong to a group known as the “Ugly Crew”, responsible for bringing illicit drugs to the Peterborough area to be trafficked.
The police investigation, which has also focussed on a number of violent incidents linked to this group, has been ongoing for several months (seven suspects have been previously charged).
The investigation was led by the Peterborough Police Service’s Drug Unit, with the assistance of the Intelligence Unit, Street Crime Unit, High Risk Unit, Asset Forfeiture Unit and Crime Analyst. During the execution of the search warrants, Peterborough Police were also assisted by additional members from its Investigative Services Unit, the Emergency Response Team, two K9 Units, and members from Durham Regional Police Service’s Tactical Team, Guns and Gang Unit, Drug Unit and K9 Unit, and the members from the Toronto Police Service.
Police seized a quantity of illicit drugs (including cocaine, heroin, hashish, and marijuana), two handguns, a quantity of Canadian currency, and a vehicle. Police are continuing the investigation and further arrests and charges are pending.
The following nine people were charged today:
- Justin Boyer, 27, of Richmond Street, Toronto, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, and two counts of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000
- Matthew Kellough-Garrett, 25, of Parkhill Road West, Peterborough is charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (three for cocaine and one for marijuana), and proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000
- Jonathan Morningstar 24, of Raymond Street, Peterborough, is charged with five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (four for cocaine and one for marijuana), proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000, and breach of recognizance
- Krystie-Lee Ranger, 24, of Raymond Street, Peterborough, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and hash), possession of marijuana, and proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000
- Adian Nyenhuis, 21, of Parkhill Road West, Peterborough, is charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (three for cocaine and one for marijuana), proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000, and two counts of breach of probation
- Holly Crossman, 24, of Aylmer Street N, Peterborough, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana)
- Sarah Octeau, 22, of Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana)
- Ashley Moore, 23, of Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and marijuana)
- Jason Brown, 36, of Collison Avenue, Peterborough, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000, possession of marijuana, careless storage of ammunition, and possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order.
The following seven suspects were charged earlier during the investigation in October, November, and December:
- Lucas Allison, 19, of Lock Street, Peterborough, was charged with possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of prohibited or restricted firearm/ammunition, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition, two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of Schedule I substance (cocaine), and possession of a schedule II substance (marijuana under 30 grams)
- Austin Bradley Murphy, 23, of Garside Drive, Peterborough, was charged with the possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of prohibited or restricted firearm/ammunition, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition, two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine), and possession of a schedule II substance (marijuana under 30 grams)
- Dylan Hamre, 25, of Peterborough, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (heroin), possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana under 3kg), possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, five counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (crystal meth), two counts of careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Veronica Freeman, 21, of Peterborough, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (meth), two counts of careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
- Isan Ricardo Murley, 24, of no fixed address, Peterborough, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana under 3kg), and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
- Shawn William Ward, 35, of Water Street, Peterborough was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule II substance (marijuana under 30 grams), and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Jessica Alyssa Stammis, 25, of Water Street, was charged with possession of a Schedule II substance (marijuana under 30 grams) and failing to comply with a probation order.
