Arrests Made in Overdose Death

A 63-year old man was found dead in Niagara Falls motel last November

Four people have been charged after a 63-year old man was found dead of a drug overdose in a Niagara Falls motel.

Police were called back in November to the room, to find the body and evidence of drug trafficking.

Police learned the man got various forms of fentanyl from a drug pusher, and a number of people were identified to be selling in Niagara Falls and Welland.

On Wednesday, police searched a home in Dain City, and found:

• A total of 610 grams of suspected fentanyl packaged in various weights and colours with an estimated street value of $73,200
• A total of 517 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine packaged in various weights with an estimated street value of $15,500
• A total of 185.2 grams of suspected powdered and crack cocaine packaged in various weights with an estimated street value of $14,800
• $5000 dollars in Canadian Currency
• A 9mm handgun with an extended magazine

30-year old Chantelle Witter of Welland faces a list of charges:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5000 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code
• Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Prohibited Device contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Firearm Without Holding a Valid License contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code
• Breach of Recognizance contrary to section 811 of the Criminal Code

Joel Alexander NICHOLS (19 years) of Toronto is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5000 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code
• Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Prohibited Device contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Firearm Without Holding a Valid License contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code

Alexander SOLOMON (29 years) of Toronto is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5000 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code
• Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Prohibited Device contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Firearm Without Holding a Valid License contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code

Terrance CONSTANTINE (30 years) of Toronto is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5000 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code
• Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Prohibited Device contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Firearm Without Holding a Valid License contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code
• Possession of a Firearm Contrary to a Prohibition Order contrary to section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code
• Failure to Comply with a Release Order contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code

They had bail hearings yesterday.