Accused Remanded to Thunder Bay Jail With Court Dates Set This Week

GREENSTONE – Ontario Provincial Police report that two men face drug-trafficking related charges after officers with the Greenstone detachment executed a search warrant at a residence in the community on January 8, 2026.

Police report two individuals were arrested at the scene. Investigators also seized suspected cocaine and more than $5,000 in Canadian currency, which police allege is proceeds of crime.

OPP further allege one of the accused was bound by release conditions originating out of Sudbury, including a requirement that he reside in Scarborough.

Charges Laid

Duke Lee Joseph Desharnais, 30, of Greenstone, is charged with:

• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000

K Evan Brown, 20, of Scarborough, is charged with:

• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

• Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000

• Failure to comply with a release order (bail breach)

Both accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear in court this week.

All allegations have not been proven in court. The accused are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

What the Charges Mean and Potential Penalties on Conviction

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)

This charge alleges a person possessed cocaine with the intent to traffic (sell, give, deliver, or distribute). Cocaine is listed under Schedule I of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. For Schedule I substances, the Act sets the penalty on conviction as imprisonment for life. However that is rarely the case in Ontario courts.

Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000

This charge generally alleges a person possessed money or property obtained through crime (often laid under Criminal Code s. 354, with punishment set out in s. 355). Where the value is over $5,000, the Criminal Code provides a maximum of 10 years imprisonment if prosecuted by indictment. If prosecuted by summary conviction, the general maximum penalty is up to two years less a day and/or a $5,000 fine, unless another penalty is specifically provided.

Failure to Comply With a Release Order (Bail Breach)

This charge alleges a person failed to follow a condition of a release order (bail). Under Criminal Code s. 145(5), it is a hybrid offence with a maximum of two years imprisonment if prosecuted by indictment (or it may proceed by summary conviction).
For summary conviction offences, the general maximum penalty is up to two years less a day and/or a $5,000 fine, unless otherwise specified.

Final Words: Greenstone OPP seize cocaine and cash; two charged with trafficking and proceeds of crime offences.