A months-long drug investigation within the Town and MD of Bonnyville has resulted in Bonnyville RCMP searching multiple properties and charging several people.
Police seized 30.4 grams of methamphetamine, 62.5 grams of cocaine, a stolen 2013 Subarea Impreza, tazers, an imitation firearm, a crossbow, Canadian currency, and other drug trafficking paraphernalia.
Staff Sergeant Sarah Parke Detachment Commander Bonnyville says drug abuse has a devastating impact on our communities.
“Focusing our efforts on these drug traffickers can have a larger impact on violence and property crimes as well.“
Lionel Normand was arrested on Aug. 16, 2023 and charged with two counts of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of cocaine among others. Normand was taken before a justice of the peace and was remanded into custody with his next court date set for Aug. 22, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville.
Ronnie Vachone was arrested on July 4, 2023, and charged with three counts of trafficking cocaine, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking among others. Vachone was taken before a justice of the peace and was released from custody with his next court date set for Sept. 19, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville.
Kevin Madden was also arrested on July 4, 2023, and charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and refusal to comply with demand. Madden was taken before a justice of the peace and was released from custody with his next court date set for Sept. 5, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville.
Ashley Gaulton was arrested on July 4 202, and charged with Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. Gaulton was taken before a justice of the peace and released from custody with her next court date set for Sept. 5, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville.