Meth Bust – Nicole BELANGER

Source: OPP
Date: Sat Mar 1 05:12:25 MST 2025

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) -Two people were arrested and face weapon and drug charges after police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), initiated a traffic stop on Edith Street in Temiskaming Shores.

During the investigation, officers located and seized a weapon as well as drugs which led to the arrest of both occupants of the vehicle.

The driver, Nicole BELANGER, 35 years-old, of Notre Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Possession of Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine
Drive with improper headlights
Improper number plate light
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 25, 2025.

The passenger, Joshua CHIEF, 40 years-old, of Norte Dame du Nord, Quebec, was charged with:

Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Possession of Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine
Failure to comply with release order
Failure to attend court while on release order
The accused was held for a bail hearing is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Haileybury, on March 4, 2025.