MEDICINE HAT
POLICE SERVICE

MEDIA RELEASE

05-025587
Media Interest
2005-10-26 16:36 -
DRUG RELATED OFFENCES
700-750 7 ST SE

Text Release Date and Time: 2005-10-26 16

On October 25, 2005 Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Special Operations Unit and Tactical Unit executed a search warrant in the 700 block of 7th Street South East Medicine Hat for offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The Medicine Hat Police Service Special Operations Unit seized a quantity of Cannabis Marihuana, cash and several weapons from the residence including two swords and bear spray.Two males and one female are facing charges in relation to this warrant.

• The first male Neil Simonin (24 years of age) is facing charges of possession of cannabis marihuana for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking in cannabis marihuana, possession of proceeds of crime, possession of a weapon dangerous and breach of probation.
• The second male whose name is not yet released is facing charges of possession of a weapon dangerous and possession of proceeds of crime.
• The female named Aleasha Wells (18 years of age) is facing charges of trafficking in cannabis marihuana, possession of proceeds of crime, possession of weapon dangerous and three counts of breach of undertaking.

Simonin and Wells are both currently in custody for a court date of October 27, 2005.