Four arrests made in Burlington drug trafficking investigation

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January 18, 2021 at 10:10 am

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 3 District Street Crime Unit has concluded a one-month drug trafficking investigation in Burlington.

Police say with the assistance of area residents, investigators were able to identify a group of individuals who were trafficking drugs in the area of Marley Crescent and Francis Road in Burlington.

The following individuals have been arrested and charged.

Scott Ross, a 27-year-old from Burlington has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (6 counts) – cocaine, fentanyl , xanax, codeine, nabilone, buprenorphine, trafficking – cocaine, trafficking – xanax and weapons dangerous.

Crystal McMullen, a 37-year-old from Burlington has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (6 counts) – cocaine, fentanyl , xanax, codeine, nabilone, buprenorphine.

Braeden Bonhomme, a 28-year-old from Burlington has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts) – cocaine and xanax and breach probation.

Jordan Hughes, a 27-year-old from Burlington has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts) – cocaine and xanax.

Police say all the accused were released on a Promise to Appear.

According to police, as a result of the investigation, 5.6 grams of cocaine, 2.4 grams of fentanyl, 107 xanax bars, 404 Nabilone pills, 720 ml codeine, 8 buprenorphine pills and $2,040 cash were seized.

Police say the estimated value of the drugs seized is $3,700.

The HRPS would like to thank area residents for their assistance in this investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Sgt. Scott Heyerman of the 3 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 2342.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.