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Global News
26-05-2025
- Global News
Thousands worth of fentanyl, other drugs and guns seized in Ontario
York Regional Police say an investigation has led to the seizure of more than $200,000 worth of drugs, including fentanyl, and more than a dozen firearms. Det. Sgt. Jason Marcoux said 'Project Madruga' began in February with an investigation involving one suspect allegedly trafficking drugs in Georgina, Ont. The investigation led to more suspects the man was allegedly working with and further trafficking from Toronto to Huntsville. Marcoux said they worked with the OPP, who were also looking into the same suspects, and launched several search warrants in York Region and Toronto on April 16 and April 8. Marcoux said 1,400 grams of raw fentanyl, 400 grams of cocaine, 70 grams of methamphetamines, 360 suspected opioid pills and over 260 grams of illicit cannabis were seized, along with more than CAD$7,000 in cash. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The drugs are worth around $215,000, Marcoux said. Story continues below advertisement Seven handguns, four shotguns and four rifles were also seized. 'Of those, eight are restricted firearms, five are non-restricted and two are prohibited. We also seized several over-capacity prohibited magazines,' Marcoux said. He noted the investigation did not reveal any transportation of the drugs into the United States and that the distribution was kept within Ontario, adding, 'We don't know where it's manufactured, unfortunately. Our investigation didn't reveal that.' Four men and two women have been charged. They are facing a total of 53 charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and/or distribution as well as firearm-related charges. Not in our region. Project Madruga dismantled a drug trafficking ring operating in #Georgina and other areas, yielding $215,000 worth of fentanyl and other drugs and 15 firearms. The investigation, which began in February, resulted in six suspects arrested and 53 charges laid.… — York Regional Police (@YRP) May 26, 2025
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nonprofit supporting developmentally disabled expands with new programs building
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A community for people with developmental disabilities got bigger and better with a new state of the art learning space for their members. The 37,000 sq. ft. facility marks the end of their campaigns first phase to enhance their programs and members lives. From things like cooking to art, it's a world of opportunity to learn for members at Wings. They are the nonprofit building a community for adults with developmental disabilities. 'I love everything up here. Wings is just perfect for me. It fits me really well,' said Sarah Wolfe, a member at Wings. Activities inside Wings' Gregory and Sandra Olson Program Center. Photo courtesy KFOR. Activities inside Wings' Gregory and Sandra Olson Program Center. Photo courtesy KFOR. Activities inside Wings' Gregory and Sandra Olson Program Center. Photo courtesy KFOR. 'I have a lot of fun days here at Wings. They're really awesome,' said Chase Moles, a member at Wings. The members all embraced several learning programs at their newest home on Wednesday. The new Gregory and Sandra Olson Program Center offers multiple instructor and volunteer led programs inside. The programs deal in hobbies, technology, life skills, spirituality and even helping their community. Construction company displays the Oklahoma Standard by donating free roof 'It is designed exactly for them to be able to develop those skills and continue on after high school and be able to have meaning and purpose and what they do every day in their lives and show the community how much they can do,' Executive Program Director Nicole Marcoux said. It's their 21st year. They've been growing since the program started with two hour classes in a much smaller building near Belle Isle. Marcoux said the building completes phase one of their thriving together campaign to grow the organization and their members like Sarah Wolfe. 'I love their heart and their love,' Wolfe said. 'Wings is just perfect up here.' Sitting on 75 acres, they say expansion plans also include a communications building, community living, a chapel and more. 'This is an amazing day for Wings,' Marcoux said. Right now, the organization has over 80 members with ages ranging from 18 to 63. They plan to expand to about 300 program members with their new plans. They also plan to have up to 120 people that live on their property as well as their plans continue to come to fruition. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Oklahoma City.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
New Hampshire man charged with negligent homicide in 2024 crash that killed Massachusetts man
A New Hampshire man is now facing negligent homicide and other charges in connection with a 2024 crash that killed a Massachusetts man, police said Wednesday. Felly S. Mizenga, 54, of Manchester, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the Oct. 12 crash that killed Brian Marcoux of Dracut, Massachusetts, police said. Mizenga is charged with negligent homicide, vehicular assault, hands-free violation, yellow/solid line violation and failure to yield, police said. Mizenga was released on personal recognizance bail, police said. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges in Derry District Court on June 11. On Oct. 12, at approximately 12:18 p.m., Londonderry Police and Fire personnel responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on Rockingham Road, near the Manchester town line. Responders found a crash involving a 2019 Toyota Highlander, driven by Mizenga, and a 2024 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that Marcoux was riding. Marcoux was taken by ambulance to Elliot Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said. Mizenga remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said. His arrest on Wednesday resulted after an investigation by the department's Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team, police said. 'We extend our sincere thanks to the witnesses who remained on scene and provided critical information to our officers,' police said Wednesday. 'We also wish to thank the Manchester Police Department for their assistance during the response and investigation.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
