WARRANT, POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE FOR PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Melinda Cook, 23, of Akwesasne was arrested on January 18th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. She was also charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and beach of probation. It is alleged on December 17th, 2020, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On January 18th, 2021, police located the woman and took her into custody on the strength of the warrant, at which time she was found to be in possession of a quantity of purple fentanyl. She was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

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