Investigators with the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau (3CIB) have charged four suspects and seized a quantity of drugs and a firearm, following a break-and-enter investigation that led to the discovery of drug trafficking in the Town of Georgina.

On June 15, 2025, officers from 3CIB launched an investigation into a commercial break-and-enter in the area of Lake Drive North and Crestwood Drive. During the investigation, a suspect was identified and linked to a group suspected of trafficking drugs in Georgina. Further inquiries were conducted into these activities.

On June 26, 2025, officers observed a suspect, who appeared to be armed, entering a vehicle with a suspected drug trafficker. With assistance from the Emergency Response Unit, a traffic stop was initiated and the three occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody. Police seized a loaded firearm, a quantity of cash and substances believed to be methamphetamine and crack cocaine.

A search warrant was executed at a motel unit in Georgina, resulting in the arrest of the suspect from the break-and-enter investigation.

Two adults and two youths have been charged.

A list of the accused and their charges can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/mpws45ne

At the time of his arrest, Joseph FLETCHER was on an undertaking for an unrelated offence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7345. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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 Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
                     25-207648 / 209823
                     June 27, 2025

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