Drug Bust – Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Mar 5 06:02:18 MST 2025

(MADOC TWP, ON) – The Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Madoc Township.



On Monday, March 3, 2025, officers stopped a car on St. Lawrence Street East after observing damage on the vehicle and an obscured licence plate. The owner did not have insurance or registration paperwork in the vehicle.



Further investigation, and a search of the vehicle, resulted in the discovery of over 30-grams of cannabis, as well as suspected methamphetamine and suspected psilocybin. The officers also located crack pipes, a large knife, shotgun shells and items typically associated to drug trafficking.

Michael ANDREW, age 52 of no fixed address, has been charged with:



Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of a schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000
Driving with cannabis readily available
Possession of over 30-grams of dried cannabis in a public place
Operate a vehicle without insurance
Failing to surrender a permit for a vehicle
Failing to surrender a driver’s licence
Driving with a dirty licence plate
Fail to comply with a probation order
Patrick FRENCH, age 32 of Central Frontenac Township, has been charged with:

Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of a schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
Both accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear for bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville later today (March 4, 2025).


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