The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit has made an arrest in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
The accused in this incident is Jason Sarazin, 48-year-old, male, of North Bay, who is charged with Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crystal Methamphetamine, Methamphetamine, Oxycodone), Possession of Property of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, and Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.
On Sept. 4, at approximately 12:38 p.m., members of the Street Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop on the accused in the Marshall Avenue area. As part of an ongoing investigation, the accused was arrested without incident. The investigation determined that the accused was actively trafficking controlled substances in North Bay. During an initial search, officers located $1,990 in Canadian currency and a small quantity of fentanyl.
A search warrant executed at the accused’s residence resulted in the seizure of the following items:
2018 Kia Stinger
Conducted Energy Weapon with five cartridges
Four Crossman pellet guns (two handgun style, one assault rifle style, one long rifle style)
$8,570 in bundled Canadian currency
A women’s Rolex watch
Bullet proof vest
73 x 5mg oxycodone pills
69 grams of crystal methamphetamine
157.9 grams of cocaine
147.8 grams of fentanyl
188.5 grams of methamphetamine pills
In total, the controlled substances have an estimated street value of $85,245.
“This seizure and removal of drugs from circulation represents a significant disruption to the drug trade in our community,” said Acting Deputy Chief Warner. “NBPS Street Crime Unit continues to target drug trafficking activity in North Bay and hold those responsible accountable.”
The accused was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
