Drug warrant leads to multiple arrests
On Friday April 8, 2022, at approximately 6:52 p.m., the Smiths Falls Crime Unit and O.P.P. Community Street Crime Unit, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act search warrant at a Robinson Avenue residence. Police made several arrests as a result and a quantity of illicit Drugs, Drug trafficking paraphernalia and a quantity of cash were seized.
The following five accused are charged jointly and were held for bail hearings to answer to the outstanding charges against them:
Christian DESARMIA – 30 years of age, from Smiths Falls
April KIRBY – 32 years of age, from Smiths Falls
Vernon WATTS – 56 years of age, from Smiths Falls
Melissa WILLIAMS – 40 years of age, from Smiths Falls
Robert JARVIS – 52 years of age, from Smiths Falls
Charges:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of a Schedule III Substance
- Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of proceeds obtained by crime
***The charges in these matters have not been proven in court***
The Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with further information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact our service at 613-283-0357. Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).