1. Some $66,000 in illicit drugs seized
One person has been arrested and charged with impaired operation and drug-related charges following a traffic complaint on Highway 17 near Nairn Centre.
On November 9, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received a traffic complaint involving a pickup truck on Highway 17 near Nairn Centre.
Police located the pickup truck on Jacklin Road in the Town of Espanola and conducted a traffic stop.
While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was transported to the McKerrow detachment for further testing.
Additionally, officers located over 660 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $66,000, and three suspected oxycodone pills with an estimated street value of $45.
As a result, the driver, a 30-year-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:
Operation while impaired – drugs
Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
Drive motor vehicle, no permit
Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
The accused appeared in bail court on November 10th and was remanded into custody.
2. Dangerous operation lead to drug charges
One person has been arrested and is facing several charges following a traffic complaint about the dangerous operation of a vehicle on Highway 6 near Espanola.
On November 7th at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP received traffic complaints about a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed on Highway 6, near the Town of Espanola.
Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6.
A query revealed the driver had an outstanding warrant and was arrested.
While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was transported to the Little Current detachment for further testing.
Additionally, officers located over 12 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,200, and imitation brass knuckles.
As a result, the driver, a 30-year-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol
Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
Failure to comply with undertaking – two counts
Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
Dangerous operation
Fail to stop for police
Drive vehicle with cannabis in open baggage
Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
The accused is to appear in Espanola court on December 4th.
3. RIDE stop leads to arrest
On November 6th, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Lee Valley Road, Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.
A pickup truck went through the RIDE and officers noticed the male driver to be exhibiting signs of impairment.
Further investigation led to the male driver being arrested for driving while under suspension.
The driver was transported to the McKerrow OPP detachment for further testing, which determined that he was impaired by drugs.
Additionally, officers located over .5 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $115, over 11 grams of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $3,400, over 20 capsules of suspected psilocybin and over 41 grams of psilocybin mushrooms with an estimated street value of $600.
As a result, the driver, a 31-year-old from Espanola, was charged with:
Operation while impaired – drugs
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
Driving while under suspension
Improper tires
Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
Operate unsafe vehicle
The accused was released from custody and is to appear in Espanola on December 2nd.
4. Stunt driving and other charges
Three people have been arrested and charged following a traffic stop for stunt driving on Highway 17 in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.
On November 5th, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP conducted a traffic stop for stunt driving on Highway 17 in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.
Three occupants were observed in the vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving while prohibited.
Additionally, police seized over 33 Suboxone tablets with an estimated street value of $650, over 82 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $8,200, over 9.7 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,455, over .34 grams of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $100, and over 4.23 grams of suspected Percocet with an estimated street value of $4,200.
As a result, the driver, a 39-year-old from Lively, was charged with:
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -other drugs
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, opioid (other than heroin) – two counts
Speeding 50+ km/h over the posted limit
Drive motor vehicle – no licence
Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
Driving while under suspension – two counts
The passenger, a 37-year-old from Hanmer, was charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin) – two counts
The second passenger, a 43-year-old from Valley East, was charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin) – two counts
Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)
The three accused are to appear in Espanola court on December 2nd.
