On April 21, 2026, the Canadian Forces Military Police (MP) charged one member of the Canadian Armed Forces with two charges pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and two charges pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada (CC).
Corporal (Cpl) Jacob Young from the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment in Petawawa, Ontario is charged with the following offences:
- One (1) count of unlawfully producing a substance contrary to section (sec.) 7 of the CDSA.
- One (1) count of trafficking a substance contrary to sec. 5 of the CDSA.
- Two (2) counts of resisting or obstructing public or peace officer contrary to sec. 129(a) of the CC.
Should the charges proceed to prosecution, the member will be tried in the civilian criminal justice system. As with all judicial proceedings, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Military Police are committed to the safety of the Defence community and the public. To support this effort, Military Police maintain a confidential drug-tip line to anonymously report drug related concerns or information at 1-855-504-DRUG (3784).
The MP would like to acknowledge 4th Canadian Division Support Group and 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group at Garrison Petawawa for their cooperation throughout the investigation as well as the assistance provided from the Ontario Provincial Police and the Garrison Petawawa Fire Department. These partnerships enhance the effectiveness of police operations and ensure a coordinated approach to the safety and security of the communities we serve.
Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan
Canadian Forces Provost Marshal
