FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WIIKWEMKOONG, ON – October 2, 2026 — In the evening of October 1, 2026, search warrants were executed at two residences in Wiikwemkoong. The searches resulted in the seizure of suspected controlled substances, including crack cocaine and fentanyl, with a combined estimated street value exceeding $77,000, as well as over $5,000 in Canadian currency, digital scales and multiple cell phones.
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Emergency Response Team (OPP ERT), Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the UCCM Police Service K9 Unit arrested four people inside the residences.
“There is no place for those who profit from bringing dangerous drugs into our community,” said Ron Gignac, WTPS Chief of Police. “This seizure demonstrates the ongoing commitment of our officers to disrupt the illegal drug trade and protecting the people of Wiikwemkoong. We will continue to take action against those who put the safety and well-being of our community at risk.”
Teresa PELTIER, 56-years-old, of Wiikwemkoong, has been charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Kayden OGDEN-HELM, 19-years-old of Hamilton, has been charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – cocaine
· Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Mitchell PELTIER, 36-years-old, of Wiikwemkoong has been charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Allison RECOLLET, 48-years-old, of Wiikwemkoong, has been charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)
· Possession of Proceeds of Property obtained by Crime Under $5,000
RECOLLET was also arrested on an Outstanding warrant.
All four accused were held in custody for Bail Court on October 2nd, 2026.
During the execution of the search warrant, Sean TRUDEAU, 21-years-old, of Wiikwemkoong was arrested on an outstanding warrant for the following charges:
· Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or restricted firearm
· Careless Use of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device of Ammunition
· Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
· Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
· Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court x 2 Counts
As a result, TRUDEAU was held in custody for Bail Court October 2nd, 2026.
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Media Contact:
Inspector Tammy Duffy, WTPS
Email: tammy.duffy@wtps.ca