Guns and Drugs Seized
Drug Trafficking Investigation
The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit has made an arrest in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
On September 4, 2025, at approximately 12:38 p.m., members of the Street Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop on the accused in the Marshall Avenue area. As part of an ongoing investigation, the accused was arrested without incident. The investigation determined that the accused was actively trafficking controlled substances in North Bay. During an initial search, officers located $1,990 in Canadian currency and a small quantity of fentanyl.
A subsequent search warrant executed at the accused’s residence resulted in the seizure of the following items:
- 2018 Kia Stinger
- Conducted Energy Weapon with five cartridges
- Four Crossman pellet guns (two handgun style, one assault rifle style, one long rifle style)
- $8,570 in bundled Canadian currency
- A women’s Rolex watch
- Bullet proof vest
- 73 x 5mg oxycodone pills
- 69 grams of crystal methamphetamine
- 157.9 grams of cocaine
- 147.8 grams of fentanyl
- 188.5 grams of methamphetamine pills
In total, the controlled substances have an estimated street value of $85,245.
“This seizure and removal of drugs from circulation represents a significant disruption to the drug trade in our community,” said Acting Deputy Chief Warner. “NBPS Street Crime Unit continues to target drug trafficking activity in North Bay and hold those responsible accountable.”
The accused in this incident is Jason Sarazin, 48-year-old, male, of North Bay, who is charged with:
- Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crystal Methamphetamine, Methamphetamine, Oxycodone)
- Possession of Property of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Prohibited Weapon
- Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
The accused was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
