On Wednesday January 27th, Strathroy-Caradoc Police with assistance from the Uniform Division executed a search warrant at an address on Brennan Drive in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc. 27-year-old Alex Attridge who resides in the home with his parents, as well as a non-resident, 40-year-old Kari Rivard were found to be in possession of several prohibited weapons and drugs. Please visit our website for a complete list of several items seized by police and a list of charges laid.
· 42 grams of Cocaine and a small amount of other drugs estimated street value of $4500.00
· Replica Pistol
· Replica Revolver
· Three Digital scales and dime bags
· Green brass knuckles/knife combo
· Camouflage spring loaded knife
· 2 other flick knives
Both individuals were jointly charged with the following offences;
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
· Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
· 4 counts of Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (ATTRIDGE ONLY)
· Failure to comply with undertaking (RIVARD ONLY)
Attridge was additionally charged with 5 counts of Fraud Under $5000 in relation to a local Concrete business he owns and operates out of Strathroy-Caradoc.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service at (519) 245-1250 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com