Two Charged with Break and Enter, Drugs
On January 3, 2025, officers with Patrol Services charged 38-year-old Michael Finch (hereafter referred to as the first accused) with break and enter, possession of break in instruments, and possession of a schedule I substance. Officers also charged 41-year-old Marleana MacDonald (hereafter referred to as the second accused) with break and enter and possession of schedule I substances.
Around 12:40 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence in the 0-100 block of George Street. Upon arrival, officers located both accused in the garage, which had sustained damage during the break in. They were arrested. The victim and two accused are known to one another.
A search of the first accused located approximately two grams of suspected methamphetamine and several break-in tools. A search of the second accused located approximately four grams of suspected cocaine, approximately nine grams of suspected fentanyl, and approximately four grams of suspected methamphetamine.
The first accused is charged with:
- Break and Enter with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
- Possession of Break In Instruments
- Possession of Schedule I Substance
- Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court x4
The first accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The second accused is charged with:
- Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence
- Possession of Schedule I Substance x3
The second accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on February 3, 2025.