MCAT Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure, Cash, and Paraphenalia

The Sarnia Police Major Case Action Team (MCAT) continues to investigate drug trafficking offences in the City of Sarnia.  On March 27, 2025, MCAT officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle involved in criminal activity.  The two occupants were arrested and a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of quantities of crack cocaine, cash, and drug paraphernalia consistent with trafficking. 

Along with the SPS Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K9, MCAT executed a subsequent search warrant at a Marcin Road residence.  During the search of the residence, cocaine and methamphetamine were discovered. 

Total Seized:

·Cocaine: 216.79 grams (combined total from vehicle and residence)

·Methamphetamine: 0.19 grams

·Currency: $1,710.00

·Bear spray/mace

(Estimated street value of drugs: $22,000)

Katti KELLY, 34 years of Marcin Rd in Sarnia was held for bail on the following charges: 

•Possession for the purpose of trafficking

•Possession of property obtained by crime (cash)

          • Possession of a prohibited weapon 

Ashley KELLY, 38 years of Marcin Rd in Sarnia was held for bail on the following charges: 

· •Possession for the purpose of trafficking

· •Possession of property obtained by crime

· •Possession of a prohibited weapon

Additional information re. Animal self-defence products (i.e. bear spray)

The circumstances in which a person is found in possession of animal self-defence products will determine if an offence is committed.  Additional information is available online.  Some examples include:

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-98-462/fulltext.html

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/police-ask-city-to-restrict-bear-spray-in-edmonton