> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: /llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Five Individuals Facing 70 Charges Following Drug and Firearms Investigation in Wiikwemkoong - URL: /five-individuals-facing-70-charges-following-drug-and-firearms-investigation-in-wiikwemkoong/ - Published: 2026-07-30T16:00:48.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-30T16:00:47.000Z - Description: Five people in Wiikwemkoong face 70 charges after a police raid seized two loaded handguns, $30K in drugs, and $40K in cash. All suspects were remanded into custody. - Author: Expositor Staff - Tags: News, Wiikwemkoong, Law and Order Five individuals facing 70 charges following drug and firearms investigation in Wiikwemkoong 0:00 /304.659 1× WIIKWEMKOONG, ON – July 26, 2026 – Five people are facing 70 drug and firearms-related charges following a search warrant at a residence on Ojibway Street in Wiikwemkoong at approximately 5:30 a.m. on July 26, 2026\. Five people were located inside the residence and arrested.“The results of this investigation reflect the value of information received from community members and the unwavering efforts of our officers,” said Chief of Police Ron Gignac. “Through continued persistence and strong community partnerships, we will keep targeting those responsible for drug trafficking and work relentlessly to remove illegal drugs and illegal firearms from our Territory.” ### During the search, police seized: - A loaded .40-calibre Glock 23 handgun - A loaded 9 mm Beretta Nano handgun - Suspected cocaine, crack cocaine and hydromorphone tablets, with a combined estimated street value of more than $30,000 - Over $40,000 in Canadian currency - Digital scales - Multiple cellular telephones ### **Christine PELTIER, 45-year-old, of Wiikwemkoong, has been charged with:** - Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts - Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts - Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized – two counts - Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts - Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts - Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 - Possession of a firearm knowing its serial number had been defaced ### **Jared PELTIER, 31-year-old, of Wiikwemkoong, has been charged with**: - Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts - Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts - Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized – two counts - Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts - Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts - Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 - Possession of a firearm knowing its serial number had been defaced ### **Matthew RECOLLET, 44-year-old, of Wiikwemkoong, has been charged with:** - Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts - Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts - Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized – two counts - Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts - Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts - Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 - Possession of a firearm knowing its serial number had been defaced - Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order ### **Tristen BROWN, 18-year-old, of the Durham Region, has been charged with**: - Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts - Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts - Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized – two counts - Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts - Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts - Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 - Possession of a firearm knowing its serial number had been defaced ### **Kymani FAULCHER, 18-year-old, of the Durham Region, has been charged with:** - Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts - Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – two counts - Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized – two counts - Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts - Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts - Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 - Possession of a firearm knowing its serial number had been defaced - Failure to comply with a release order – four counts At the time of his arrest, FAULCHER was bound by conditions of a release order relating to outstanding charges of a similar nature. All five accused were held for bail and remanded into custody. WTPS thanks OPP Emergency Response Team for their assistance during the response. The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service encourages anyone with information about criminal activity to report it. Tips can be submitted through our website at [wtps.ca](http://wtps.ca/?ref=manitoulin.com) or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.