Fentanyl and cash seized in kidnapping arrest February, 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. Fentanyl and cash seized in kidnapping arrest February, 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.
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Fentanyl seized during kidnapping arrest

Sarnia police seized $6,528 worth of fentanyl while arresting two people who were allegedly involved in the Stuart Street kidnapping investigation.

Police previously said a 22-year-old woman was kidnapped and assaulted in the area of Stuart Street and Confederation Street on January 10.

On February 5 at 8:20 p.m., officers were at a business on Confederation Street regarding a separate matter when two people, wanted on outstanding arrest warrants, were seen getting out of a taxi.

Sarnia police said during the arrest, 65.28 grams of fentanyl and $510 were seized.

Todd Graham-Grey, 37, of Sarnia was charged with kidnapping, break and enter, mischief under $5,000, forcible confinement, and possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Cassandra Bates, 43, of Sarnia was charged with kidnapping, assault, forcible confinement, break and enter, mischief under $5,000, and possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Police said the other two people previously charged in the investigation have remained in custody since their arrests.

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