SEARCH WARRANT IN IGNACE RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGES
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(IGNACE, ON) - An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from Sioux Lookout OPP CSCU, Red Lake OPP CSCU, Kenora OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), North West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members from both the Dryden and Ignace OPP Detachments have led to charges being laid against two Ignace residents.
On June 9, 2026, just after 4:00 pm CDT, a warrant was executed at a residence on West Street in the Township of Ignace. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two local residents as well as the seizure of suspected illicit drugs including methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, prescription medication, psilocybin, and evidence of drug trafficking.
As a result of the investigation, David MARSH, 50 years old of Ignace, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - hydromorphone
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking - psilocybin
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden at a later date.
Esther FOX, 36 years old of Ignace, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - hydromorphone
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking - psilocybin
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.