There was a drug seizure in Quinte West on Wednesday November 19, when police executed a search warrant on York Crescent and another on Alberta Street
Officers seized fentanyl, cocaine, along with hundreds of pills, thousands of dollars in cash, and other items.
Jordan Lalonde, age 36 of Quinte West, has been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Fail to comply with a release order
This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville at a later date.
Valerie Mercer, age 36 of Quinte West, has been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
This accused remains in custody pending an ongoing bail hearing process.
Robert Richardson, age 47 of Quinte West, has been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts
This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday, November 27, 2025.




