Police in the Belleville, Bancroft and Trenton area have charged a dozen residents with a range of serious offences, from fentanyl trafficking to illegal weapon possession. The arrests, reported by local law enforcement,span a variety of Schedule I substances and include both new and repeat offenders.

Four fentanyl trafficking counts tied to a Trenton resident

Bradley Douglas of Trenton was arrested on four counts of trafficking fentanyl, a Schedule I opioid that has driven a surge in overdose deaths province‑wide. According to the police report, Douglas also faces two conspiracy charges for an indictable offence, underscoring the alleged coordination behind the drug network.

Six methamphetamine trafficking counts against another Trenton suspect

In a separate case, a second Trenton man was charged with six counts of trafficking methamphetamine, a stimulant linked to violent crime in rural Ontario. The same individual also faces six possession‑of‑proceeds charges under $5,000 and two conspiracy counts, suggesting a broader financial motive behind the drug trade .

Oxycodone possession charges surface in Belleville and Bancroft

Kalya Facey from Belleville and an unnamed Belleville resident were each charged with possession of oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking, highlighting the spread of prescription‑opioid abuse beyond major cities. The report notes that Facey’s case is part of a larger crackdown on opioid distribution networks.

Weapon possession and probation violaitons add to the tally

Brian Horth of Trenton was detained for unauthorized possession of a weapon and three counts of meth trafficking, while Floyd Thomas of Belleville faces a weapon charge alongside two fentanyl trafficking counts. Additionally, Cory Fallis of Bancroft and three other individuals were cited for failing to comply with probation orders, indicating a pattern of non‑compliance among the accused.

Who remains unidentified and what evidence is pending?

The police release does not name every defendant, and several charges lack detailed public evidence. As the court dates approach in Belleville,investigators are expected to disclose more about the alleged conspiracies and the financial proceeds tied to the drug operations.