Weapon & Drug Bust
Source: OPPDate: Fri Feb 28 06:06:05 MST 2025
(DUFFERIN COUNTY) Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized drugs, firearms, and related items following search warrants executed at residences in Bradford and Shelburne.
In the fall of 2024, the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in collaboration with the Caledon (CSCU), Nottawasaga (CSCU), Central Region K9, Dufferin OPP frontline members and South Simcoe Police Service, launched a multi-jurisdictional drug investigation. As part of the operation, search warrants were executed between February 19 and February 25, 2025, at homes in Bradford and Shelburne. Five individuals were arrested and face multiple charges. Additionally, officers seized various drug-related items, including firearms.
Sharlene BYFIELD, a 35-year-old female from Bradford, has been charged with:
Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 in Canada
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Stanley SILVERA, a 37-year-old male from Bradford, has been charged with:
Failure to comply with release order other than to attend court
Failure to comply with release order other than to attend court
Failure to comply with release order other than to attend court
Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 in Canada
Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Justin GILCHRIST, a 38-year-old male from Shelburne, has been charged with:
Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Traffick in Schedule I substance Opioid (other than heroin)
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine
Samantha HACKSON, a 39-year-old female from Shelburne, has been charged with:
Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
Traffick in Schedule I substance Opioid (other than heroin)
Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine
Timothy TRANTAU, a 36-year-old male from Dysart, has been charged with:
Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs
Items Seized:
Bradford Location:
Glock 36, .45 caliber, loaded with 6 rounds
937 grams of Cocaine
87 grams of Fentanyl (various colors)
358 Percocet pills
50 Clonazepam pills
Over $8000.00 in Canadian cash
105 rounds of various ammunition
Drug trafficking paraphernalia
Shelburne Location:
Mossberg 590 Pump Action Shotgun
190.6 grams of Cocaine
366.4 grams of Fentanyl (various colors)
17.6 grams of Methamphetamine
Money counter
Vacuum sealer
Drug trafficking paraphernalia
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to ensuring public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community. If you have any information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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