On Oct. 23, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., the Moose Jaw Police Service received a report about a stolen skid steer.
After a search and with the help of the Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) and the Canine Unit, officers were able to locate the stolen skid steer. The unit was found in a garage on the 1200 block of Ninth Avenue Northeast.
Once inside the garage, police discovered a substantial amount of drugs, cash, and an imitation firearm.
A total of 439 grams of Fentanyl was seized by the Moose Jaw Police Service.
Fentanyl is a potent and dangerous drug. The drug is commonly broken up into “points” to prepare it for use, and these amount to 0.1 grams. When considered as individual doses, the total street value of the seized Fentanyl exceeds $175,000.
Police also discovered 51.9 grams of Cocaine with an estimated street value of $5,200.
Drug trafficking paraphilia and $4,640 CAD were also discovered and seized during the search.
In addition, police discovered approximately one kilogram of an unknown substance and are currently working to determine the identity of the substance.
After gaining access to the garage, police were able to locate and apprehend Calgary resident Martina Valentini, 39, and Moose Jaw resident Chad Gienow, 38. Both individuals were arrested without incident.
As a result, Valentini and Gienow are facing several drug and weapon-related charges.
Martina Valentini, 39, is facing the following charges:
- Breach of Release Order, three counts
- Breach of Weapons Prohibition
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purposes
- Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5,000
- Obstructing a Police Officer
- Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Crack Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Hydromorphone
- Possession of Methylphenidate
Chad Gienow, 38, is facing the following charges:
- Breach of Weapons Prohibition
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purposes
- Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
- Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Crack Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Hydromorphone
- Possession of Methylphenidate
Both individuals remain in police custody and will be making their first court appearance on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
If you have further information about this or any other crime, you are asked to contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or the Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600.
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