Thompson RCMP Crime Suppression Unit finds drugs and cash on traffic stop

November 10, 2026 - Thompson, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On November 8, 2026, at 12:48 a.m., Thompson RCMP Crime Suppression Unit officers were on patrol when they observed a vehicle parked in a lot on Laval. The back door of the vehicle was open, and there was no driver.

Officers approached the vehicle and observed a male and female in the back seat along with several bags. While speaking with the passengers, a female who identified herself as the driver, came out of a nearby residence.

The initial investigation revealed that the female passenger was breaching conditions, and that the male passenger had provided police with a fraudulent name. Both were taken into custody.

A subsequent search of bags resulted in the discovery of approximately 265 grams of cocaine and Canadian currency.

Reyshaun Lawrence, 20, from Hamilton ON, was charged with the following:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Fail to comply with undertaking condition x 2; and
• Resist/obstruct peace officer

Joelyne Moore, 20, from Cross Lake, was charged with the following:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and
• Fail to comply with undertaking

Both were remanded.

The 30-year-old driver from Cross Lake is facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. She was later released on an undertaking.

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