Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop on Highway 6 in Espanola.
Manitoulin OPP Constable Berkley Parisien says on Monday evening police on patrol were alerted to a stolen license plate by the Automated License Plate Recognition system, so a traffic stop was initiated, and the three occupants arrested.
Additionally, she adds police seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl, around $5,000, an axe and a knife.
As a result, Parisien says a 51-year-old man from Sudbury, a 53-year-old man from Dokis First Nation and a 48-year-old woman from M’Chigeeng First Nation faced various possession charges among others.
She adds the three are to appear in Espanola court on March 10th.
The charges are as follows:
The 51-year-old driver is facing charges of:
Operation while impaired – drugs
Possession of property obtained by Crime under $5,000
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Use plate not authorized for vehicle
Driving while under suspension
Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Drive – no insurance
The 52-year-old passenger, is charged with:
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
The second passenger, the 48-year-old, is charged with:
Obstruct Peace Officer
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
