More Repeat Offenders Arrested #3Strikes
Source: OPP
Date: Mon May 5 09:10:55 MST 2025
Back in February 2024 , the Nottawasaga Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) entered into an investigation when two brothers were found to be breaching several conditions on their court ordered release orders.
As a result of this investigation, on April 24 2025, the Nottawasaga OPP CRU with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant on a residence on King Street North in Alliston.
One individual was located in the home and arrested on scene while one individual was outstanding. Several items were seized such as scales, cellphones, knives, a replica fire arm, and a loaded shotgun with ammunition.
As a result of this investigation, Kody BERDAN, 36-years-old, of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charged with:
Failure to comply with release order Five Counts
Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Careless storage of a Firearm -Two Counts
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition, contrary to Prohibition Order -Two Counts
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm -Two Counts
On May 1 2025 the Nottawasaga CRU unit with the assistance of ERT, the Tactical Response Unit (TRU), and K9 were able to locate and arrest Darryl BERDAN, 40-years-old, of New Tecumseth, and charge with the following:
Failure to comply with release order Four counts
Fail to Comply with Probation Order Ten Counts
Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine -Two Counts
Careless storage of a Firearm Two Counts
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Two Counts
Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition, contrary to Prohibition Order Three Counts
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00
The accused parties were both held for a bail hearing and are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.