NEWS RELEASE DUFFERIN COUNTY OPP
(DUFFERIN COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges as a result of a traffic stop in the Town of Orangeville.
On April 26, 2023, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), stopped a driver for a highway traffic act related offence in Orangeville. The officers were led into a criminal investigation which resulted in charging the driver with multiple offences.
A 32-year-old, from Arthur, has been charged with:
· Possession of property obtained by crime – Under $5000 – Criminal Code
· Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine – Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
· Drive vehicle of boat with cannabis readily available – The Cannabis Act
· Fail to comply with probation order – Criminal Code
· Possession of forged document with intent – Criminal Code
· Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – Criminal Code
· Driving while under suspension – Highway Traffic Act
· Use plate not authorized – Highway Traffic Act
As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:
· Methamphetamine
· Over $1000 in Canadian Currency
· Cellphone
· Marihuana
· Forged Ontario Drivers Licence
· Unauthorized vehicle plates
The accused was transported to the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and held pending a bail hearing.
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
