Police arrested three people Wednesday following an investigation into a possible home takeover by individuals suspected of being involved in drug trafficking.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch attended a residential address in the 300 block of Cameron Street just after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 following reports of an ongoing home takeover incident.
As officers arrived they observed and approached two suspects. One was identified and arrested without incident, while the other attempted to flee from police on foot.
The second suspect was arrested after a brief foot pursuit. A third suspect was arrested at the residence.
Police learned the suspects were in possession of a significant quantity of cash, which was seized and later confirmed to total more than $60,000 CAD.
Voshaun Rohan Olojuwon GRANT, 22, of Waterloo, Ont., is charged with:
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling
• Resist Peace Officer
Matthew Thomas Michael LOUBIER, 28, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling
• Breach of Probation
Dontae RICHARDS, 24, of Ottawa, is charged with:
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling
All three appeared in bail court on Thursday, Dec. 3 and were remanded into custody with future appearance dates.