Five people charged following investigation into drug house

Lethbridge Police charged five people with drug and weapons offences following a short-term investigation into a problem property on the southside.

At the end of March, police initiated a drug trafficking investigation following reports of suspicious activity at a home along the 1000 block of 12 Street South that led to a significant amount of social disorder, open drug use and property crime-related complaints in the area. 

On April 7, members of the Downtown Policing Unit and Patrols, with support from the Lethbridge SCAN team, executed a search warrant resulting in the seizure of a significant amount of cocaine, quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, weapons including knives, bear spray and nun chucks, drug trafficking paraphernalia, cash proceeds of crime and stolen property including a high-end bike worth over $5,000 (owner identified).

A male and female were arrested on outstanding warrants as they left the residence, and a total of 12 people were located inside and taken into custody. 

Joshua Anthony Woodruff, 36, of Lethbridge is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of the proceeds of crime, carrying a concealed weapon and six counts of breach of probation. Following a Judicial Interim Releasing hearing, Woodruff was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court April 11. 

Jeanine Joy Blood, 36, of Lethbridge, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and breach of probation. Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing, Blood was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court April 15. 

Steven Bruce Isele, 53, of Lethbridge, is charged with possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon and possession of stolen property over $5,000. Isele was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court May 28.

Cordelle Daniel Bad Arm, 49, of Lethbridge, is charged with obstructing a peace officer. Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing, Bad Arm was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court April 9. 

Chelica Dawn North Peigan, 32, of Lethbridge, is charged with possession of a controlled substance. North Peigan was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court May 29. 

The other nine subjects were released from custody without charges.