(ESPANOLA, ON) – Three people have been arrested and charged following a traffic stop in Espanola.
On December 1, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in the town of Espanola.
Police conducted a traffic stop on Park Street and upon speaking with the driver, were able to determine that the driver had a suspended licence. Further investigation revealed that the driver and a passenger were wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located suspected fentanyl and cocaine.
All vehicle occupants were subsequently arrested.
As a result of the investigation, Kalob ROBINSON, 32-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Driving while under suspension
- Contravene licence condition – driving ability
Tayia HEATON, 28-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township and Lianne FLOREAN, 42-years-old from Baldwin Township have been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)
The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on January 15, 2024.