Alleged Ancaster coke dealer charged with operating non-essential business

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Published March 31, 2020 at 3:28 pm

Hamilton Police have charged an Ancaster man with drug trafficking and for violating the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act after a mobile investigation, they said Tuesday (March 31).

Hamilton Police have charged an Ancaster man with drug trafficking and for violating the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act after a mobile investigation, they said Tuesday (March 31).

On Friday (March 27) members of the Hamilton Police Drug Unit were in the area of Main Street East and Sanford Avenue South when they spotted a black Jeep Grand Cherokee driving in an aggressive manner.

Police say that after running the plates, they confirmed the car was plated improperly. Officers followed the vehicle as it made several stops to conduct supposed drug transactions.

Shortly before 8:00 p.m., the car stopped at a commercial business near Main Street West and Norfolk Street South. As a result of observations made of the driver’s actions, he was arrested for drug trafficking. During a search of the man, police located further evidence to support criminal charges.

Police seized:

  • Cocaine valued at $3400
  • $5690 in Canadian currency
  • $20 in American currency

Currently, due to COVID-19, a declaration of emergency has been enacted under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Hamilton Police say.

A condition under the order includes all non-essential businesses to cease functioning. As a result of trafficking drugs in the community, the male was informed he would be charged for violating the order and was issued a provincial offence ticket. If found guilty, the penalty can include a $750 fine and service charges.

Nicholas Deschenes, of Ancaster, was taken into custody and will head to court over the weekend. He faces the following charges:

  • Possession for the proceeds for trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds Over $5000 – Canadian
  • Possession of proceeds Under $5000 – American
  • Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jason Cattle at 905-546-3887.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

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