RCMP Alert: Drug Trafficking Charges Laid in Middleton, NS

Section 1: Community Safety Alert Overview

The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged four individuals in connection with alleged drug trafficking activity in Middleton, Nova Scotia. The charges follow coordinated searches at a residence and vehicle on North Street carried out on June 19 and 20, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation.

During the operation, officers from the Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit, with support from the Annapolis District RCMP, safely arrested four people inside the home. Police report seizing suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, an undisclosed amount of cash, and a shotgun. All four accused have been released with conditions and are scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court in August.

Section 2: Official RCMP Incident Details

According to the RCMP, the searches were conducted at a residence and a vehicle located on the same property on North Street in Middleton as part of a drug trafficking investigation focused on illicit substances in the region.

The following individuals have been charged:

• Justin Drew Oickle, 34, of Middleton
• Lisa Dawn Trimper, 41, of Harbourville
• Garnett William Robinson, 40, of Meteghan River
• Kristen Doucette, 40, of Middleton

All four are facing the following charges:

• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• Laundering proceeds of crime

In addition to the above, Garnett William Robinson is also charged with:

• Possession contrary to order
• Failure to comply with order

Items seized during the searches include:

• A quantity of suspected cocaine
• A quantity of suspected methamphetamine
• Canadian currency (cash)
• A shotgun

The four accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court on August 24, 2026. The investigation is associated with RCMP file number 2026-786878.

Police continue to emphasize the importance of public reporting in disrupting local drug networks. While this alert relates to Nova Scotia, similar crime trend monitoring in other communities across Canada, such as those profiled in our community crime statistics and safety data reports, helps identify patterns and support prevention efforts nationwide.

Anyone with information on illegal drugs or other criminal activity in their area is asked to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police service. To remain anonymous, citizens can reach Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip via www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips mobile app.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how alleged drug trafficking and the presence of unsecured firearms can significantly increase risk for residents in communities like Middleton and across Nova Scotia. Cocaine and methamphetamine distribution is closely linked to other offences, including property crime, violent incidents, and financial crimes. When firearms are allegedly involved alongside drug activity, the potential for serious harm rises further, even for people not directly connected to the criminal activity.

We encourage residents to remain attentive to unusual activity in their neighbourhoods—such as frequent short visits to a residence at all hours, visible drug exchanges, or weapons-related concerns—and to report these observations to police or Crime Stoppers. Anonymous reporting options like 1-800-222-8477 and secure web tips allow community members to share critical information without revealing their identity. Combined with transparent local crime information, such as that found in our broader community safety and crime trend reports, these alerts are part of a nationwide effort to reduce harm and support safer streets for everyone.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nova-scotia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.