A Brampton councillor wants the city to clamp down on licensed marijuana grow operations in residential neighbourhoods. "Even though there are legal marijuana grow operations happening in residential communities, the municipality has no legislative authority to inspect them for safety and compliance," said Regional Coun. Gael Miles. Miles won support on a motion at the Nov. 16 Community Services meeting directing staff to research what legislative powers the municipality can enact to counteract what she described "as a growing concern locally." [continues 289 words]
Public Information Meeting June 29 In an effort to generate awareness and educate the public about the harmful effects of illicit drugs, Shelburne Police will hold a drug awareness forum later this month. The meeting, slated for June 29, is in response to concerns that a highly addictive street drug called crystal meth has made its way to Dufferin. "Paraphernalia that is used to consume (the drug) was found in the parking lot of the high school," said Sgt. Mark Bennett referring to Centre Dufferin high school in Shelburne. "The residue found on the item was tested and (the results) came back positive for methamphetamine or crystal meth." [continues 286 words]
Defence Says Crown Delayed Proceedings A former Mono resident whose possession charges were tossed out because it took too long to get to court could beat the same drug rap again, if the judge finds the Crown dragged its heels on disclosing important information. Ned Maodus, 42, a senior drug investigator with Toronto Police, faced several charges after drugs were said to have been found at his Mono home in March of 2002. Maodus was initially arrested, and summarily charged, in relation to a domestic dispute but a subsequent search of his residence led to the 2004 charges of possession of heroine and ecstasy, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. [continues 661 words]
Mono Man Arrested On Assault, Weapons Charges In 2002 A Toronto police officer and former Mono resident whose drug possession and assault case was thrown out because it took too long to be heard may have to face a criminal trial after all. Ned Maodus, 42, a senior drug investigator with Metro Toronto Police, faced numerous assault and drug related charges after he was arrested at his Mono home in March of 2002. The charges included sexual assault, assault causing bodily harm, uttering death threats, possessing and pointing a firearm and possessing a restricted weapon. [continues 584 words]
A police officer facing numerous charges spanning several years and jurisdictions will stand trial on local charges next week, a judge has ruled, despite a bid from the crown for more time to scrutinize new information brought forth by the defence. Ned Maodus, 41, a former resident of Mono, is a senior drug investigator with Metro Toronto Police who, along with five other officers, faces drug related charges and allegations of wrongdoing. His Dufferin charges, dating back to January 2004, include possession of heroin, cocaine and ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking. [continues 474 words]
At least one student remains "a person of interest" after officers recovered a significant amount of drugs from one of the Caledon high schools, police say. On May 27 officers from the OPP detachment's K-9 unit entered an unnamed school where they found several hundreds of dollars worth of marijuana, said Sgt. Bob Paterson. "We got a call from a school administrator stating that they had reason to believe drugs were located in the building," Paterson said, noting that the school cannot be identified because the investigation is still ongoing. "That gave us grounds to search (the premises) and we acted on it." [continues 175 words]
An Amaranth man, wanted in connection with a makeshift marijuana grow op found in a County Road 11 home March 14, faces immediate arrest upon his return to Ontario, say Dufferin OPP. "We won't say where he is at the moment ... all we'll say is that he has agreed to turn himself over to police," says Sgt. Dean Skelding. Officers became aware of the grow op after receiving a tip through Crime Stoppers. Skelding said police met no resistance when they arrived at the home Monday morning. Two people living in the home cooperated fully with police. [continues 420 words]
Media grills premier on health care, B grade for government Local police officers may get a helping hand in their fight against illegal drugs, as the provincial government is set to table a new law aimed at cracking down on home marijuana grow operations. In addressing the OPP brass at the group's 50th annual general meeting, held at the Hockley Valley Resort Oct. 19, Premier Dalton McGuinty outlined his government's plan to help police counter a ballooning drug enterprise. [continues 835 words]
A local man is facing several charges, after police accidentally stumbled upon a home marijuana grow operation in Orangeville last week. Const. Scott Davis of Orangeville Police said officers initially attended the residence after receiving a tip that a man had stolen various building materials from a construction site adjacent to his Oak Ridge Drive home. Executing a search warrant, police searched the house for the building materials and stumbled upon a make-shift marijuana grow operation in the basement. Davis said police officers discovered various growing supplies, including numerous hydroponic lamps and more than 200 plants worth about $200,000. [continues 230 words]
A pair of marijuana grow operations went up in smoke last week, after police corralled nearly $1 million worth of plants from area fields. Caledon OPP have laid charges on one man in connection with a Sept. 15 bust, and are on the hunt for others, says Sgt. Bob Paterson of Caledon OPP. Police seized 400 marijuana plants and five pounds of dried marijuana from a Caledon home. A day later, officers confiscated 500 plants -- $500,000 in value -- and one pound of dried marijuana from a farm located on Airport Road in Caledon. [continues 163 words]
Reacting to recent concerns about illegal drug use at EDSS, the Elmira high school hosted another anti-drug presentation for its students. This time out, students got to hear firsthand accounts of the perils of drug use, courtesy of a former addict. Julian Madigan, a renowned speaker on drug abuse, addressed roughly 300 students Mar. 24. Citing real-life stories and personal accounts as a drug-user, Madigan stressed that "being your own boss" is the key to living a substance-free existence. [continues 329 words]
