Major Drug Bust in Belleville Leads to 14 Arrests
- Small Town Productions
- Apr 2
- 4 min read
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A coordinated series of drug investigations in Belleville has led to numerous arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, marking a strong step forward in addressing trafficking in the community while also underscoring the ongoing concerns surrounding substance-related activity in the region.
Members of the Belleville Police Drug Unit, supported by the K9 Unit and Emergency Response Unit, executed multiple search warrants across the city over two days. The investigation began on March 31st in the city’s east end, where officers carried out a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant that resulted in three arrests.
Quentin Jackson, 20, of Woodbridge, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Proceeds of crime over $5,000
Heather Thomas, 40, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Proceeds of crime over $5,000
Daarien Collingridge, 21, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Proceeds of crime over $5,000
All three were released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
The investigation continued on April 1st, when officers executed two additional warrants in Belleville’s west end.
At the first residence, Tanya Harris, 51, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – morphine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Alisha Maille, 35, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – morphine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Breach of probation
Tammy Ashley, 51, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – morphine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Breach of a peace bond
Harris and Maille were held for bail hearings, while Ashley was released on an undertaking.
At a second west end location, Jason Simpson, 49, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Amber Hicks, 22, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Tyler Watson, 40, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Failing to comply with probation
Failing to comply with undertaking
Carly Cobbledick, 24, of Deseronto, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Sarah Hilts, 46, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Dushane Peart, 32, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Danielle Tiffin, 27, of Belleville, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Failing to comply with probation
Mark Swyers, 48, of Mississauga, was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Proceeds of crime under $5,000
Several of the accused were held for bail hearings, while others were released on undertakings pending court appearances.
As a result of the investigations, police seized a notable quantity of drugs and cash, including 258.6 grams of methamphetamine, 25.7 grams of cocaine, 16.5 grams of fentanyl, 27 morphine pills, and $8,820 in Canadian currency.
In total, 14 individuals were arrested and charged as part of this coordinated operation.
The outcome of these investigations represents meaningful progress in disrupting the distribution of dangerous substances within the community.
The removal of drugs such as fentanyl, which continues to play a significant role in overdose-related harm, highlights the importance of continued enforcement efforts.
At the same time, the scale of the operation and the number of individuals charged serve as a reminder that drug trafficking remains an ongoing concern in Belleville and throughout the surrounding area.
Residents are encouraged to remain aware and report suspicious activity to police, as community cooperation continues to play a vital role alongside enforcement efforts.
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