NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In February of 2021, 5 District (Fort Erie) detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) commenced an investigation into the sale of illegal drugs.
Detectives were able to identify a residence in relation to the investigation in the area of Bertie Street and Waterloo Street, in the Town Of Fort Erie.
On February 19, 2021, detectives executed a warrant. As a result, four suspects were arrested.
Cheryl Lafontaine (58 years) of Fort Erie, was arrested and charged with the following offence of:
- Possession of a schedule I substance (fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking
Lafontaine was released on a Form 10-Undertaking, and is scheduled to appear at court on April 20, 2021.
Tashina Cudmore (33 years) of Fort Erie, was arrested and charged with the following offences of :
- Possession of a schedule I substance (fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking
- Fail to appear
Cudmore was released on a Form 10-Undertaking, and is scheduled to appear at court on April 20, 2021.
Gilles Larocque (51 years) of Fort Erie, was arrested and charged with the following offences of:
- Possession of a schedule I substance (fentanyl)
- Possession of a schedule I substance (crystal meth)
Larocque was released on Form 10-Undertaking, and is scheduled to appear at court on April 20, 2021.
Jeremy Schmidt (42 years) of Fort Erie, was arrested and charged with the following offence of:
- Fail to comply with a release order
Schmidt was held in custody pending a bail hearing that took place on Feb. 20, 2021.
Subsequently, as a result of the investigation, 4.4 grams of fentanyl was seized.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111 ext. 1009995.
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