PORT DOVER SEARCH WARRANT LEADS TO WEAPONS AND DRUG CHARGES
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(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) - An individual has been charged with multiple offences following a joint investigation by the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Preventing Auto Theft Unit (PATU) and the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
On the morning of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, members of the Norfolk County OPP PATU and Haldimand/Norfolk OPP CSCU executed a search warrant at a property on St. Andrew Street in Port Dover in connection with an investigation into stolen property.
An individual was located on the property and taken into custody without incident. During a search of a residence on the property, officers seized a quantity of firearms and ammunition, as well as suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.
As a result, 31-year-old Matthew BRISSEAU of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order - five counts, - Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device, or ammunition - four counts, - Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose - four counts, - Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm - two counts, - Unauthorized possession of a firearm - two counts, - Possession of a Schedule I substance - methamphetamine, - Possession of a Schedule I substance - opioid (other than heroin)
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Friday, January 30, 2026.