(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and is facing several charges following a traffic stop on Highway 17, Baldwin Township.
On December 23, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed driving on Highway 17 with no rear lights on. The vehicle driver provided police with a false name and was arrested. Further investigation led to the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
A search of the vehicle and the driver resulted in police locating and seizing approximately 25g of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $7,500, approximately 1.5g of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $150, methamphetamine tablets and Canadian currency.
As a result, the driver, Lynda TROTTIER, 36-years-old from Webbwood, was charged with:
- Personation with intent
- Obstruct peace officer
- Operation while impaired – drugs
- Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine – two counts
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
- Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada
- Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle
- Driving while under suspension
- Fail to comply with probation order
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on February 3, 2025.
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