Two Timmins residents charged after Laidlaw Street drug warrant, police say

Two Timmins residents have been charged with possession-for-the-purpose-of-trafficking offences after the Timmins Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit, the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit and the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Laidlaw Street on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Police say the search led to the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and crack cocaine, along with about $3,000 in Canadian currency.

Timmins police said the warrant was executed without incident and that several occupants were arrested inside the residence.

Police identified the two accused as Steven Longpre-Lipchick, 40, and Alex Richard, 37, both of Timmins. Police said Longpre-Lipchick was found with suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and Canadian currency, while Richard was found with suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and Canadian currency.

Police said the search resulted in the seizure of 5 grams of fentanyl, 21 grams of cocaine, 26 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 1.3 grams of crack cocaine, as well as approximately $3,000 in currency. Police estimated the total street value at about $5,300.

Longpre-Lipchick is charged with possession of fentanyl, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. He is also charged with possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and five counts of failing to comply with a release order.

Richard is charged with possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Police said both accused were released and are scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 17.

The allegations have not been proven in court.