A 52-year-old woman from Wiikwemkoong was arrested on June 18, 2026, after a traffic stop by the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS). Stephanie Trudeau was taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses related to drug trafficking.
According to police, during the investigation, officers seized approximately $8,300 worth of crack cocaine and cocaine, along with over $4,000 in Canadian currency. Trudeau had previously been released from custody on similar charges and was subject to a Community Supervision Order.
The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the WTPS to combat illicit drug use in the community. Chief Ron Gignac stated that the police rely on community support and collaboration with other agencies to address this issue.
Trudeau faces charges including Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Fail to Comply with Release Order, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Drive While Under Suspension. She was held pending a bail hearing.
The WTPS is urging anyone with information about drug trafficking or suspicious activity to contact them at 705-370-3141, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or use their online reporting tool at www.wtps.ca.
**Background**
Wiikwemkoong is a community located on Manitoulin Island in Ontario. The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) serves the Wiikwemkoong First Nation and surrounding areas. This incident marks one of several recent arrests related to drug trafficking in the region.
Note: Further information or updates regarding this case are not available at this time, as there is only a single source providing details about the arrest and charges against Stephanie Trudeau.