LCCVI artists win at Fast Forward exhibit
Ajax man arrested in Lambton drug investigation
May 9, 2025
Lambton OPP say two people – one from Thedford, the other from Ajax – have been charged after a drug investigation that started in March.
OPP released details of the April 30 arrests Thursday.
Police say around 9 pm, officers from the Lambton Street Crime Unit and uniformed officers stopped a vehicle on Deacon Street in Thedford as part of an ongoing drug investigation.
Police seized about $6,500 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine and Canadian cash.
Deshawn Williams, 25, of Ajax has been arrested and charged with possession of the purpose of trafficking fentanyl.
Karl Pilz, 31, of Thedford is facing two drug trafficking charges.
Both were released from custody and will be in court June 4.
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Blake Ellis/The Independent “This means so much to me,” said Brooklyn Brown. The Grade 12 student at LCCVI received one of three outstanding works awards. Brown, 18, received the award which came with a $250 prize, on Saturday during the exhibition of Lambton County secondary schools’ senior student art show, Fast Forward, hosted by Gallery in the Grove in Brights
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