Halton police arrest, charge drug dealers in Burlington

Halton police have arrested and charged two people after a month-long drug trafficking investigation in Burlington.

Police say they observed the suspect conducting drug transactions during the course of the investigation.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the suspect and a female passenger in the area of Brant and Prospect streets in Burlington at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Following the traffic stop, police executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Queensway Dr. and Guelph Line.

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As a result of the investigation, police seized over $28,000 worth of drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and $5,700 in cash.

Patrick McNerney, 52, of Burlington was arrested and charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl (2 counts)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxycodone
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone (2 counts)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Clonazepam
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine (2 counts)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (2 counts)
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (2 counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Samantha Morwood, 28, of Burlington was arrested and charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxycodone
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone (2 counts)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Clonazepam
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon (2 counts)
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (2 counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

Investigators say McNerney and Morwood were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Det. Scott Heyerman at 905-825-4777 ext. 2342 or Crime Stoppers.

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