On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., EPS Disruption Team officers were conducting proactive enforcement in the area of 107 Avenue and 101 Street, when they stopped a Black Dodge Ram for excessively tinted windows. Upon further investigation, various illicit drugs were located in the vehicle, including:
- 249 grams of methamphetamine (approximate value $14,980)
- 21 grams of fentanyl (approximate value $3,230)
- 56 grams of cocaine (approximate value $4,526)
- 30 ml of GHB (approximate value $30)
The approximate total street value of the drugs seized was over $22,000. A photo is included below.
Image: Drugs seized
Garett John Dillan George, 40, faces charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. The next court date for George is June 5, 2025.
Derek Lalonde, 50, faces charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. The next court date for Lalonde is May 29, 2025.
“A traffic stop may appear minor, but it remains one of the most effective points of contact for detecting illegal weapons and drugs on our streets,” says Staff Sergeant Patrick Stevens of the EPS Crime Suppression Branch. “People often wonder why police focus on minor traffic violations — but the recovery of $22,000 in illicit drugs makes the reason clear. Our officers deliver great work every day, all with the goal of keeping our community safe.”
Garett George was previously arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime on May 6, 2025.