In June 2023, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime Detectives assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) commenced an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs throughout the City of St. Catharines.
On July 19th, 2023, detectives received judicial authorization to execute a search warrant on a residential address located on Tasker Street near Cross Street, in the City of St. Catharines. As a result of the investigation three suspects have been arrested. In total, detectives recovered 24.2 grams of suspected fentanyl and 2.1 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine. The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $5200. In addition, detectives also seized $514 of Canadian currency believed to have been acquired through the proceeds of crime.
Dudley Ryel PHILLIP (54 years) of St. Catharines has been arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:
• Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
Erica K JONES (40 years) of Niagara Falls has been arrested and charged with the following:
• Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
Ronald BUREY (50 years) of no fixed address has been arrested and charged with the following:
• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
PHILLIP, JONES, and BUREY have all been released on Form 10 Undertakings. PHILLIP is scheduled to attend court on August 29th, 2023. JONES and BUREY are scheduled to attend court on August 31st, 2023. All court dates will take place at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street, in the City of St. Catharines.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, dial option #3, extension #1009592.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
Incident #23-78965