FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WIIKWEMKOONG – April 4, 2026 – Three repeat offenders have been charged following a drug trafficking investigation within the community. On the evening of April 3, 2026, members of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) Crime Unit, with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police Emergency Response Team (ERT), Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and UCCM Police K9 Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in Wiikwemkoong.

The investigation was initiated after WTPS received information regarding a vehicle that failed to stop at the Security Checkpoint.  As a result, officers seized a quantity of suspected controlled substances, including cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl, along with Canadian currency.  The total estimated street value of the drugs is approximately $11,000.

“The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is committed to aggressively targeting drug trafficking within the community,” stated Chief of Police Ron Gignac.  “Individuals who come into Wiikwemkoong to distribute illegal drugs can expect a coordinated and immediate response. Those who engage in this activity will be identified, interdicted, investigated, and brought before the courts.”  “I thank my officers and staff for their outstanding efforts and dedication, and our community members and band governance for their support and engagement in assisting us with preventing criminal activities in Wiikwemkoong.”

Two individuals were arrested inside the residence, while a third individual was located shortly thereafter at a separate address within the community.

As a result of the investigation:

  • A 34-year-old male, Shamaree WILSON, from Richmond Hill is charged with three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
  • A 33-year-old female from Wiikwemkoong is charged with two counts of Failure to Comply with a Release Order and three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
  • A 38-year-old male from Wiikwemkoong is charged with Failure to Comply with a Probation Order and three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

All accused persons were held in custody pending a show cause (bail) hearing.  Once again, the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has interdicted repeat offenders, two of whom, are local recidivist felons that were previously arrested for other crimes.  These individuals were released by the courts, on probation, and on judicial release orders, yet disobey their terms and conditions for release that the courts have imposed upon them.

WTPS continues to prioritize the disruption of drug trafficking networks within the community. These investigations are intelligence-driven and will remain ongoing.  The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service and our partner agencies are working with exceptional effort and focus to interdict and disrupt the flow of illicit narcotics into the community.

Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service or Crime Stoppers, or in the case of an urgent, dangerous, or life threatening situation to call 911.  Remember that we also have the ability to accept your information on tips or reporting of crimes/suspicious activities  with our online reporting tool located on the WTPS website at wtps.ca.