Fort Simpson, NT, June 24th, 2024
On June 20th, 2024 as part of an ongoing Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation, Fort Simpson RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in the community. 5 people were arrested at the residence. Over $3400 in cash, approximately 65 grams of suspected crack-cocaine and other drug trafficking paraphernalia were seized by police.
As a result of the investigation, all 5 arrested persons are facing charges.
23-year-old Faith Martel of K'atl'odeeche First Nation was charged with:
- Failure to comply with release order conditions, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of property obtained by crime, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Escape lawful custody, contrary to section 145(1) of the Criminal Code
54-year-old Carl Carpentier of Fort Simpson, 42-year-old Adrian Tambour of K'atl'odeeche First Nation, 36-year-old Deidra Villeneuve of Fort Simpson and 38-year-old Savy You of Ontario were charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of property obtained by crime, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
Villeneuve was released to appear in court at a later date. All others appeared before a Justice of the Peace and were remanded into custody.
Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact the Fort Simpson RCMP at 695-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.
For more information, contact:
Cst. Josh Seaward
Media Relations Officer
Northwest Territories RCMP
RCMP.NTMedia-NTMedias.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca