Drug bust at Dan's place

CITY POLICE

NEWS RELEASES

************************* Two males charged after execution of drug search warrant

Yesterday at 3:28 p.m., members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services emergency services unit (ESU) and street team executed a search warrant at 85 Chapple Avenue, the residence of Daniel Favaro, 27.

During the course of the search, officers located 8.5 codeine tabs, 27.3 grams of marijuana, two digital scales, $285 cash and various drug paraphernalia.

As a result, Favaro was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Further, during the course of the investigation, it was determined that Favaro breached two conditions of his probation order, being keep the peace and be good and remain away from the residence, place of employment and place of education of a female that was also living at the residence.

As a result, he was also charged with two counts of breach of a release document.

He is to appear in court on June 29.

A second male at the residence at the time of the warrant, 20-year-old Devan Marasco of 531 Morrison Avenue was also charged with one count of possession of a controlled drug or substance after being found in possession of a vial of cannabis resin.

He is also to appear in court on June 29.

The estimated street value of the drugs seized was $755.

************************* Bicycle thefts

Bicycles were reported stolen on Panoramic and Millcreek Drive yesterday.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public to lock and secure bicycles at all times, even if left in their yards for a short period of time or overnight.

They should also record the serial numbers or register all their bikes.

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