TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO WEAPONS AND DRUG CHARGES

(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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