3 arrested following drug trafficking investigation in Hiawatha First Nation: OPP

Three people face charges following an investigation into drug trafficking in Hiawatha First Nation.

According to Peterborough County OPP, investigators on Tuesday seized cocaine, percocets, cash, drug paraphernalia and a loaded rifle as part of an investigation into alleged drug trafficking in the First Nation located 20 kilometres south of Peterborough.

The investigation led to the arrest of three people.

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Catherine Gladwin, 59, of Hiawatha First Nation, and Terina Tugwell, 31, of Peterborough, were both charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.

Gladwin was also charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm. Tugwell was additionally charged with possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order

Francesco Vommaro, 40, of Montreal, Quebec was charged with two counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine, opioid) and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

OPP say the three accused were released and are scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on June 11.

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