Loaded Firearm & Drugs Seized
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Jul 24 03:37:16 MST 2024
On July 21, 2024, just before 1:30 a.m., officers received a call for a collision on Thomas Street in Deseronto. It was reported that a vehicle had flipped onto its side after colliding with an unoccupied, parked vehicle, and that two people had fled on foot. Investigation revealed the vehicle to have been stolen.
Officers attended and apprehended a female a short time later, who was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Officers then located a male who was subsequently arrested. A search incident to arrest yielded a loaded firearm. Officers additionally located and seized ammunition, a baton, and a quantity of suspected cocaine.
Katelyn SINCLAIR, age 29, of Centre Hastings was charged with:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Carrying concealed weapon
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose three counts
Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
Theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle
Possession of a schedule I substance cocaine
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Assault
Breach of recognizance
Brodie BERNHARDT, age 30, of Belleville was charged with:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Carrying concealed weapon
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose three counts
Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order two counts
Theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle
Possession of a schedule I substance cocaine
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Obstruct peace officer
Fail to comply with probation order two counts
Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.