Two Firearms and $43,231 Drugs Seized, One Charged
On July 31, 2024, detectives with the Crime Suppression Unit and Drug Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Canine Unit, Emergency Services Unit, Investigation Services, Patrol Services, and the Ontario Provincial Police, charged 32-year-old Johnathon Greaves with several firearm and drug offences.
Around 10:40 a.m., detectives executed a search warrant at a unit within a multi-unit residence building in the 0-100 block of Grace Street. The accused was located inside and arrested.
A search of the residence located two loaded handguns, three prohibited extended magazines, ammunition, approximately 111 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 218 grams of suspected fentanyl, digital scales, packaging materials, and $16,260 in Canadian currency. A truck was also seized as part of the investigation as offence related property. The total estimated street value of drugs seized is $43,831.50.
The accused is charged with:
- Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon x2
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition
- Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition x3
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for Purpose of Trafficking x2
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x25
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition x2
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x2
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and Crime Suppression Unit (CSU)
Members of the Drug Enforcement Unit and Crime Suppression Unit work cooperatively to investigate all aspects of investigations involving drug matters, organized crime, human trafficking, high risk offenders and street crime within the jurisdiction of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. The Units also work on special projects targeting drug matters and street level crimes and take part in joint enforcement projects with other agencies across the province. Some of the assigned officers also have mandated responsibilities provincially to assist with investigations throughout the province involving Outlaw Motorcycle gangs (BEU), asset forfeiture (PAFU) and intelligence (CISO).