North Bay police report a couple of arrests related to Fentanyl deaths in the community.
The June 2018 death of a 24-year-old man from North Bay started one investigation.
It resulted in the arrest of Jordan Drew, a 25-year-old North Bay man.
Drew has been charged with:
- trafficking alprazolam and
- trafficking fentanyl
Alprazolam may increase the risk of serious or life-threatening breathing problems, sedation, or coma if used along with certain medications.
On April 16, Drew was formally arrested and charged. His next appearance in the North Bay Courthouse is scheduled for May 21.
Meanwhile, an unrelated investigation into the August 20, 2018 death of a 34-year-old woman from North Bay has resulted in the arrest of 41-year-old Lisa Cormier and 33-year-old Stephanie Slack, both from North Bay.
Cormier and Slack have been charged with "Trafficking in a Schedule One Substance (Fentanyl)."
Cormier will appear in the North Bay Courthouse on May 28, and Slack will appear in the North Bay Courthouse on June 11.
Fentanyl is a hyper-potent synthetic opioid that can be up to 100 times more powerful than morphine. Two milligrams of the drug (about four grains of salt) can kill a first-time user. It easily can be mixed into other drugs and is difficult to detect.
"Fentanyl can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled if it becomes airborne, putting users, responders, and people who just happen upon it at risk," says John Schultz, Community Safety Coordinator. "Overdose can quickly lead to respiratory depression and cardiac arrest."
North Bay Police Deputy Chief Scott Tod said “Fentanyl is extremely potent and dangerous. Our Officers will continue to investigate all avenues related to the trafficking of this potentially lethal drug. We must work together to ensure the safety of everyone in our community.”
If you have information regarding this drug you can contact the North Bay Police Service by calling 705-497-5555.
You can also contact the Near North Crime Stoppers, by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.
