Three adults, two men and a woman, were in court in Regina today facing drugs and weapons charges in connection with two searches carried out yesterday, Thursday, October 4, 2012.
As a result of investigation, Regina Police Service members obtained two search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for houses on Dixon Crescent and the 2200 block of Edward Street. Those searches were carried out on Thursday, October 4, 2012, and three people were taken into custody without incident. The search on Edward Street revealed a marihuana grow operation and a stored quantity of marihuana as well as smaller quantities of cannabis resin, cocaine, MDMA (or Ecstasy), and some cash. The search at Dixon Crescent yielded a smaller quantity of marihuana, cash, ammunition and a CED or conducted energy device. Police also seized a 2003 Honda Accord, believing it to be offence-related property. The total estimated street value of drugs seized is placed at approximately 64-thousand dollars. The drugs, cash and vehicle seized add up to approximately $78,500 in total.
The following people are charged in connection with this incident:
– Twenty-seven year-old Jason Wayne COGHILL, DOB: 1984-12-29, of Regina. Jason COGHILL is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cannabis) [5(2) CDSA]; Production of cannabis [7(1) CDSA]; Possession of Stolen Property under $5000 (proceeds of crime) [355(b) CC]; Production of cannabis resin [7(1) CDSA]; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cannabis resin) [5(2) CDSA]; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine) [5(2) CDSA]; and Possession of a Controlled Substance (MDMA or ecstasy) [4(1) CDSA].
– Thirty year-old Shawn Robert COGHILL, DOB: 1982-09-28, of Regina. Shawn COGHILL is charged with Possession of Stolen Property under $5000 (proceeds of crime) [355(b) CC]; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cannabis) [5(2) CDSA]; Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon (ammunition) [91(2) CC] and Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon (conducted energy device) [91(2) CC].
– Twenty-nine year-old Jennifer Lee JONES, DOB: 1983-07-19, of Regina is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cannabis) [5(2) CDSA]; and Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon (conducted energy device) [91(2) CC].
All three of the accused made their first court appearances on these charges in Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 5, 2012.