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Three locals face drug charges

The Street Crime Unit watched a drug deal take place on the afternoon of Friday May 19th
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Methamphetamine pills. File photo.

Three North Bay men face charges after the police Street Crime Unit watched a drug deal take place on the afternoon of Friday May 19th between a male pedestrian and two men who were in a vehicle parked on Third Avenue West

Police arrested and charged the driver and his passenger.

Tanner Sullivan, age 18, of North Bay is charged with:

  • One count of trafficking methamphetamine;
  • One count of trafficking marijuana;
  • One count of possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking;
  • One count of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking; and
  • One count of possession of property obtained by crime.

James Goguen-Lanktree, age 22, of North Bay was charged with:

  • One count of trafficking methamphetamine;
  • One count of trafficking marijuana;
  • One count of possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking;
  • One count of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking; and
  • One count of possession of property obtained by crime.

Police also arrested and charged a 59-year old North Bay male pedestrian with:

  • One count of possession of methamphetamine; and
  • One count of possession of marijuana.

Following a search of the three and the vehicle, police seized as evidence:

  • 110 methamphetamine pills;
  • 55 grams of marijuana;
  • drug paraphernalia; and
  • $170 Canadian currency.

The total estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $1,300.

The three were later released from custody with court appearances scheduled for June 27th.

Police say it is their policy to release the names of those persons accused of “trafficking,” or “possession for the purpose of trafficking,” as described under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act but not simple possession.