Fort Frances Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges

February 13, 2025

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Rainy River OPP Seize Cocaine, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine

FORT FRANCES, ON – A routine traffic stop in Fort Frances has resulted in the arrest of four individuals on multiple drug-related charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.

Traffic Stop Uncovers Drug Trafficking Operation

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers from the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop that led to a criminal investigation. A male passenger in the vehicle was found to be in breach of his release conditions, prompting a further search.

During the investigation, police discovered and seized:

$3,300 in Canadian currency (suspected proceeds of crime)
24 grams of suspected cocaine
5 grams of methamphetamine
13 grams of fentanyl

As a result, four individuals were taken into custody and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code of Canada.

Individuals Charged & Criminal Code Violations

Gabriel Tuesday, 33, of Big Grassy First Nation

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Breach of Release Order (4 counts) (Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code)

Tuesday was held for a bail hearing on February 12, 2025, and remanded to Fort Frances Jail.

Kamryn Singleton, 23, of Couchiching First Nation

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code)

Singleton was remanded to Fort Frances Jail following a bail hearing on February 12, 2025.

Bradley Dustin, 54, of Fort Frances, ON

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code)

Dustin was released from custody following a bail hearing on February 12, 2025.

Reeva Cheifson, 30, of Fort Frances, ON

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine (Section 5(2), CDSA)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code)

Cheifson was released from custody following a bail hearing on February 12, 2025.

Potential Penalties for Charges

Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, trafficking in Schedule I substances (such as fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine) can lead to severe penalties, including:

Up to life imprisonment for trafficking or possession for the purpose of trafficking in Schedule I drugs.
Minimum sentences may apply in cases involving aggravating factors, such as organized crime involvement or trafficking near schools.

For the Criminal Code violations:

Breach of Release Order (Section 145(5)(a)) can result in up to two years imprisonment.
Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000 (Section 354(1)(a)) carries a penalty of up to two years imprisonment if prosecuted as an indictable offence or a fine and/or imprisonment up to two years less a day if prosecuted summarily.

Police Urge Public to Report Criminal Activity

The Rainy River District OPP remains committed to ensuring public safety and urges anyone with information about illegal drug activity to come forward.

If you feel that cracking down on illegal drug trafficking matters, then it is up to you to make a difference.

Call OPP at 1-888-310-1122
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at www.p3tips.com/273