Male Charged with Drug Trafficking and Weapon Possession in Oshawa

A male arrested on an outstanding warrant is also facing drug trafficking charges in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, members of Central East Division Downtown Foot Patrol were conducting proactive policing in the area of Simcoe Street South and Hall Street in Oshawa, when they observed a male who was known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant.  The male was taken into custody without incident.  A search of the male revealed a prohibited knife, as well as a large quantity of Fentanyl and drug paraphernalia with a street value over $10,000.

Jacob KIDMAN PANEPINTO, age 31 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possess a Prohibited Weapon, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Moran of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3787.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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