In February of 2022, members of the 3 District Street Crime Unit began an investigation into the sales of fentanyl from a residence in the area of Lyons Avenue and Hagar Street, in the City of Welland.
On February 9, 2022, detectives executed a search warrant at the residence, where the two suspects were arrested.
As a result, detectives seized:
$2,140 of Canadian currency 37 grams of fentanyl 337.4 grams of cocaine 2 grams of crystal methamphetamine
The total street value is estimated to be: $45,040.
Tevin Simpson (24 years old) of Ajax, Ontario, was arrested and charged with the following offences of:
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance-Fentanyl Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance-Cocaine Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance-Crystal methamphetamine Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Antonio Webb (21 years old) of Brantford, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences of:
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance-Fentanyl Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance-Cocaine Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance-Crystal methamphetamine Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Simpson and Webb were released on a Form 10 – Undertaking with a future court date.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, ext. 1002200.