Provincial police seized illegal drugs, money, a weapon and drug paraphernalia after spotting an individual wanted on an outstanding warrant on Wednesday. (Jan 22).
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Members of the Haldimand/Norfolk OPP Community Street Crimes Unit saw the individual driving on Queensway Street North in Simcoe just after 11 am
The person was later taken into custody without incident, Norfolk OPP said in a statement.
Officers found suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, a weapon and drug paraphernalia after searching the suspect and the vehicle.
A 39-year-old Norfolk County man has been charged with three counts of possession for the purposes of trafficking, possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of the proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000, failing to comply with a probation order and driving offenses.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe.
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Impaired driving charges
Haldimand County OPP charged three individuals with drinking and driving offenses in recent days.
A 35-year-old Hamilton woman was charged after being arrested by provincial police at about 11:30 pm on Jan. 18.
She has been charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit.
Haldimand OPP also charged a 54-year-old Lowbanks man with driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit. The man was also charged with driving a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device after being arrested at about 1:30 am on Jan. 19.
Meanwhile, a 48-year-old Toronto man was charged with impaired driving and driving with more than the legal limit of alcohol in his blood after being arrested by police on Jan. 19.
The accused, who has also been charged with possession of unmarked cigarettes and possessing unmarked cigarettes for sale, was stopped and arrested by police at 12:50 pm
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