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Weapon and drugs seized after break and enter

Officers responded to reports of a break-in at a house on Thelma Avenue, in the Ferris area of the City
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Thelma Ave. North Bay

The North Bay Police Service has arrested and charged two North Bay men with break and enter, drug possession and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

On the afternoon of November 25, officers responded to reports of a break-in at a house on Thelma Avenue, in the Ferris area of the City. Upon arrival, police found two men in the area and arrested them. A search of the accused revealed a weapon and illegal drugs.

Police seized:

  • 15 grams of Fentanyl
  • 3 grams of crystal methamphetamine
  • A knife
  • An undisclosed amount of cash

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $4,000.

Police say the victim and accused are known to one another.

Garrith Commanda, 38, is charged with:

  • Break, enter a place with intent to commit an indictable offence
  • Disguise with intent
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Two counts of failure to comply with release order

Tyler Charles Loucks 32, is charged with:

  • Break, enter a place with intent to commit an indictable offence
  • Disguise with intent

Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.