Vehicle stop leads to drug charges in Sioux Lookout

Tim Brody - Editor

Two Dryden residents are facing drug charges following a traffic stop on a vehicle in Sioux Lookout.
Ontario Provincial Police shared in an April 13 media release, “On April 8, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with members of the Dryden CSCU, and the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Sioux Lookout.
“Officers developed grounds to search the vehicle, resulting in the seizure of over 48 grams of suspected methamphetamine, suspected cocaine, and an edged weapon.”
As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested and charged.
A 51-year-old Dryden resident was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  

Another 51-year-old Dryden resident was also arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  

Both accused were held for bail and remanded into custody at the Kenora District Jail. They are scheduled to appear before the Court at a later date.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.