Male in Custody After Drug Investigation in Ajax

A male is facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation in Ajax.

In September 2025, members of the West Division Crime Team began an investigation into a male suspected of trafficking drugs in Ajax.

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, members of the West Division Crime Team completed their investigation after executing a search warrant at a residence in Ajax.  The suspect male was located at the residence and taken into custody without incident.  A quantity of drugs was seized.

William David ESSUE, age 42 from Ajax is charged with: Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Weapon, Possession Contrary to Order, Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine), Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (opioid), and Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine).

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Murray of the West Division Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3876.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca 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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