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Police seize estimated $30K in crystal meth during St. Catharines bust

Two people face charges as a result
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In February of 2022, 1 District (St.Catharines) uniform officers and detectives with 1 District Street Crime began a drug investigation at a residence in the area of Grantham Avenue and Facer Street, in the City of St. Catharines.

On Feb. 22, 2022, detectives executed a search warrant at the residence and as a result, 233 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine was seized with an estimated street value of $30,000.

Krystal Eldridge (26 years old) of St Catharines was arrested and charged with the following offence of:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking

Eldridge was released on a Form 10 – Undertaking with a future court date.

Harley Vandentop (32 years old) of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with the following offence of:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking

Vandentop was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, ext. 1022200.

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