WOODSTOCK - The Woodstock Police Service has arrested and charges five city residents as part of its investigation into the trafficking of crack cocaine.

As a result of this Feb. 14/Feb. 15 investigation, Woodstock's criminal intelligence and drug enforcement units executed a search warrant at a James Street residence that resulted in the arrests.

Linda James, 37, of Woodstock was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Justin Morris, 20, of Woodstock was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance.

Matt DeBoer, 19, of Woodstock was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Brodie Walsh, 19, of Brantford was charged with breach of probation, trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance.

A 17-year-old Woodstock man was also charged with two counts of breach of probation, two counts of failure to comply with a recognizance, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

During the search, Woodstock police seized a quantity of crack cocaine, marijuana and Canadian currency with a combined street value of roughly $3,000.

The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation or information relating to drug trafficking to contact the department at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).