Lennox and Addington OPP have made an additional arrest in connection with a June 2019 opioid-related death.
On June 29, 2019 officers of the OPP, with the assistance of the Tyendinaga Mohawk Police Service, commenced an investigation into the death of a 38-year old female at a home on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
A 39-year old male from Belleville was arrested on drug-related charges at the time.
The investigation by the L&A County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has continued since then.
On Oct. 21, 2020, as a result of the ongoing investigation, search warrants were executed at two residences in the Belleville area and one male was arrested.
A 56-year-old of Belleville has been charged under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act with:
- Trafficking cocaine
- Possession for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Dec. 17, 2020.
Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.