On Oct. 7, the North Battleford Gang Task Force/Street Enforcement Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on the 700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford. The search warrant was the result of a drug trafficking investigation which started at the end of September. A male suspect was located and arrested on the way to his residence, in possession of 22 grams of crack cocaine, a quantity of hydromorphone, a large amount of cash, and two weapons. A search of his residence produced further evidence of drug trafficking activity. A female was arrested at the residence and has subsequently been charged along with the male.
The suspects were identified as Trevor Cummer, 39 years old, and Ashlyn Paules, 26 years old, both of North Battleford were charged with: possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking; possession of hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking; and possession of proceeds of crime contrary.
Trevor Cummer was additionally charged with: possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; carrying a concealed weapon; and possession of a prohibited weapon.
Both accused have been released from custody and will be appearing in court on Nov. 16, at North Battleford Provincial Court.
Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking, or any other crime in the Battlefords, is urged to call the North Battleford RCMP at (306) 446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
