TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO WEAPONS AND DRUG CHARGES

(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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