Lethbridge Police charged five people with drug and weapons offences following a short-term investigation into a problem property on the southside.
At the end of March, police initiated a drug trafficking investigation following reports of suspicious activity at a home along the 1000 block of 12 Street South that led to a significant amount of social disorder, open drug use and property crime-related complaints in the area.
On Apr. 7, members of the Downtown Policing Unit and Patrols, with support from the Lethbridge SCAN team, executed a search warrant resulting in the seizure of a significant amount of cocaine, quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, weapons including knives, bear spray and nun chucks, drug trafficking paraphernalia, cash proceeds of crime and stolen property, including a high-end bike worth over $5,000.
A man and woman were arrested on outstanding warrants, as they left the residence, and a total of 12 people were located inside and taken into custody.
Joshua Anthony Woodruff, 36, of Lethbridge is charged with alleged offences, including possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of the proceeds of crime, carrying a concealed weapon and six counts of breach of probation. Woodruff was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court this week.
Jeanine Joy Blood, 36, of Lethbridge, is charged with the alleged possession of a controlled substance and breach of probation. Blood was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court Apr. 15.
Steven Bruce Isele, 53, of Lethbridge, is charged with the alleged possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon and possession of stolen property over $5,000. Isele was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court May 28.
Cordelle Daniel Bad Arm, 49, of Lethbridge, is charged with allegedly obstructing a peace officer. Bad Arm was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court this week.
Chelica Dawn North Peigan, 32, of Lethbridge, is charged with the alleged possession of a controlled substance. North Peigan was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court May 29.
The other nine subjects were released from custody without charges.
