COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE SEIZED IN PEMBROKE

Two People Charged in Connection With Drug Trafficking

(PEMBROKE, ON) - An ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Pembroke has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs.

On Friday, August 1, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team and Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment members, executed a search warrant at a residence on Victoria Street. Eleven people were initially taken into custody without incident, with all but two being released without charges.

Investigators seized quantities of suspected cocaine and suspected crack cocaine, as well as over $700 in cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking. They also seized other items including multiple replica firearms, a magazine for a semi-automatic rifle and a smoke grenade.

Christopher MILARCHUK, age 54 of Pembroke has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - three counts
• Resisting a peace officer
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
• Careless storage of a firearm or ammunition - two counts
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
• Breach of recognizance

Adam WIERCISZEWSKI, age 32 of Pembroke, has been charged with:

• Assaulting a peace officer
• Possession of a Schedule 2 substance
• Mischief under $5000

Both accused were held for bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on Friday, August 1, 2025.