Drug Trafficking Charges Laid by Vegreville RCMP
Vegreville RCMP
Submitted
Vegreville, Alberta – Vegreville RCMP completed two (2) CDSA Search Warrants in the early morning hours of February 19, 2021 and again on March 7, 2021, both searches took place at the same residence in the town of Vegreville. As result of the investigations, Vegreville RCMP officers seized approximately 190 grams of fentanyl and methamphetamine, and 360 grams of illicit marijuana, as well as $15,500 dollars in cash. Vegreville members also located and seized a cache of auto parts believed recently stolen from the towns of Vegreville and Mundare.
Nicholas Michael HUTH, a 48-year-old male from Vegreville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possess illicit cannabis, possess of cannabis for the purpose of selling, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of property obtained by crime, and other charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking Fentanyl and methamphetamines. HUTH was remanded in custody awaiting his next court date.
Denise Elizabeth HARPER, 52-year-female from Vegreville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime, and other charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamines. HARPER was conditionally released by a Justice with a court date or March 15, 2021.
Peter Francis GRIMES, a 42-year-old male from Vegreville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime, and other charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. GRIMES was remanded in custody and held without bail awaiting his next court date.
Ethan Justin PONGAR, an 18-year-old male from Vegreville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime, and other charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. PONGAR was conditionally released by a Justice with a court date or March 15, 2021.
Vegreville RCMP continues to combat the trade of illegal controlled substances and stolen property as part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the impact of these groups on our communities.
If you have information about this incident, please call the Vegreville RCMP at 780-631-2750 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).