North Bay Police seize $142,000 in Drugs and $11,500 Cash

North Bay Police seize $142,000 in Drugs and $11,500 Cash

Officers from the North Bay Police Street Crime Unit arrested and charged two males and seized a large quantity of illegal drugs and cash on February 5th, 2024, in connection with an on-going investigation.

On February 5th, around 2:45 pm, members of the North Bay Police Street Crime Unit were conducting surveillance on a Metcalf Street residence in relation to an on-going drug investigation. At that time officers observed a male exit a residence carrying a large backpack. This male then met with a second male and a hand-to-hand drug transaction was observed.  Officers swept in and arrested both males, and they were transported to North Bay Police Service headquarters. 

 A subsequent search of the back pack revealed a large quantity illegal drugs and Canadian currency.  

 

The accused in this matter are:

 Paul Michel Lacroix, Male, age 40, of Sturgeon Falls, who is charged with:

·        One count of Trafficking of a Schedule I Substance

·        Five counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

·        One count of Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

 

James Allen Clinkard, male, age 37, of North Bay, who is charged with:

·        One count of Possession of a Schedule I Substance

·        One count of Fail to Comply with Probation

 In total, searches by police resulted in the seizure of:

 Approximately 360 grams of suspected Fentanyl, Approximately 205 grams of suspected Crystal Methamphetamine, 33 suspected Clonazepam pills, 22 suspected Percocet pills, 81 suspected Hydromorph pills and $11,500 in Canadian currency

 

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $142,438.

 

Both accused were held in custody for a bail hearing

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