(NAIRN-HYMAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged three individuals following a traffic stop.
On June 27, 2023, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP were patrolling Highway 17 when they observed a speeding vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
During the stop, police determined that two of the vehicle occupants were in violation of court orders and were subsequently arrested.
Police conducted a search and located a handgun, ammunition and drugs suspected to be Fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $55,000.
As a result of the investigation, three people were charged.
Kaylem ALEXANDER, 21-years-old, from Belleville was charged with:
- Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroine)
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit
The accused was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on June 30, 2023.
Jahsiah MERCURY, 18-years-old, from Scarborough was charged with:
- Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroine)
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – six counts
- Obstruct peace officer
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
The accused was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on July 20, 2023.
A 16-year-old person from Etobicoke was charged with:
- Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroine)
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Failure to comply with undertaking
The accused was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on a later date.
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