KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP entered into a drug trafficking investigation following an interaction at a RIDE program.
Officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 35 near Golf Course Road on December 2nd, 2024 at approximately 2:35 am when a motor vehicle entered the RIDE stop. Police say following an interaction with the driver and four occupants the officers entered into a drug trafficking investigation. Through investigation the driver and all four passengers were arrested and charged with Criminal Code, Controlled Drug and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Liquor License Act offences.
Jamie Adams, 34-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
- Fail to Surrender Insurance Card
- Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle
Ronnie Escott, 30-year-old of Lindsay was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Ashley Johnson, 39-year-old of Lindsay was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Tamara Mcquade, 26-year-old of Lindsay was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Adam Wesley, 34-year-old of Hamilton was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
