LLOYDMINSTER – Several RCMP agencies joined forces and arrested 30 people, executed 65 warrants, and laid 29 new charges in a four-day police operation that targeted street gangs, drugs, and repeat offenders.
Lloydminster RCMP Crime reduction Unit (CRU), Lloydminster RCMP General Investigations Section (GIS), North Battleford RCMP Crime Reduction Team, Lloydminster RCMP Police Dog Unit (PDS), Eastern Alberta RCMP CRU, Vermilion RCMP Traffic Unit, RCMP Air Services, and Lloydminster Bylaw Enforcement worked together in the police operation that began on July 18.
Search warrants were executed on a residential property, and two vehicles. Additionally, a stolen vehicle was recovered and a total of 135 tickets were issued.
“These searches, seizures, and arrests of involved individuals was a result of the cumulative work of our units from both sides of the border,” said Acting Insp. Brian Nicholl, Detachment Commander Lloydminster RCMP.
“Our officers will continue to use appropriate tactics, resources and technology to target these repeat offenders who cause the most harm to our communities.”
On July, 19, RCMP conducted a traffic stop that led to the seizure of 120 grams of suspected cocaine, 12.6 grams of suspected fentanyl and $600 in Canadian currency.
The driver of the vehicle, Todd Antonenko, a 37-year-old resident of Waseca, was charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking under $5,000.
Antonenko was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody. Antonenko is scheduled to appear at the Saskatchewan Provincial Court in Lloydminster on July 27.
Also, on July 19, RCMP conducted a traffic stop that led to the seizure of assorted drug paraphilia, unmarked tobacco, and $2,130 in Canadian currency/ The driver of the vehicle, Scott Lamoureux, a 29-year-old resident of Lloydminster, was charged with possession of unmarked tobacco, and possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking under $5,000.
Lamoureux was released and is scheduled to appear at the Saskatchewan Provincial Court in Lloydminster on Aug. 21, 2023.
On July, 20, RCMP located a man at a rural property just north east of Lloydminster. He was wanted on warrants for multiple violent offences. During the execution of arrest, he attempted to flee in a vehicle but RCMP were able to contain the vehicle and arrest him without incident.
A search of the vehicle recovered 30.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and $2,940 in Canadian currency.
Lance Harper, 40, of Lloydminster, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking under $5,000, and flight from a peace officer.
The vehicle passenger, Wanita Harper, a 33-year-old resident of Lloydminster, was charged with the with possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking under $5,000.
Both Lance Harper and Wanita Harper were brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody. Both are scheduled to appear at the Saskatchewan Provincial Court in Lloydminster on July 27.
On July, 21, RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence near 47 Ave and 39 street in Lloydminster. During the search of the residence, RCMP located two grams of suspected methamphetamine, 26 grams of suspected fentanyl, $220 in Canadian currency, and a bolt action rifle.
David Erick, 52, Melanie Myo, 32, and Dorian Taylor, 37, all residents of Lloydminster were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking suspected fentanyl. Additionally, Dorian Taylor was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking suspected methamphetamine. David Erick was also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking suspected fentanyl and careless storage of a firearm.
David Erick and Melanie Myo were released from custody and have their next court appearance on Aug. 28, at the Saskatchewan Provincial Court in Lloydminster. Dorian Taylor was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Saskatchewan Provincial Court in Lloydminster on July 27.
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