Two Arrested After Drug Investigation in Oshawa

A male and female are facing numerous charges following the completion of a drug trafficking investigation in Oshawa.

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, East Crime Team investigators, with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Unit, Tactical Support Unit, and Community Response Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in Oshawa following an investigation into drug trafficking.

A male and female were located in the residence and taken into custody without incident. A quantity of drugs, including fentanyl, valued at over $50,000 was located and seized.

Michelle Heather ROBBINS, age 34 from Oshawa is charged with: Traffic in a Schedule I Substance (cocaine), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (heroin), Possess Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000, and Fail to Comply with Undertaking.

Austin James ELLIS, age 31 from Oshawa is charged with: Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (heroin), and Breach Probation x2.

Both were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the East Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1705.

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 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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