(ESPANOLA, ON) – Several criminal charges have been laid against two people following an impaired driving complaint.
On September 19, 2023, shortly before 11:20 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a possible impaired driver that had pulled into a retail parking lot on Centre Street in Espanola.
Police located the driver and passenger with a vehicle, which had been reported stolen in Sudbury. Two people were arrested. Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located knives and drugs suspected to be cocaine.
As a result of the investigation,
Kevin D’AOUST, 32-years-old, from Hanmer was charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
· Obstruct peace officer
· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
· Fail to comply with a probation order
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Driving while under suspension – two counts
Michelle COLE, 40-years-old, from Capreol was charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
· Resist peace officer
· Obstruct peace officer
· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
The two accused were held for a video bail hearing and released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on October 3, 2023.
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