Drug & Weapons Bust Names Released
Source: OPP
Date: Sat Sep 14 03:47:42 MST 2024
The officer approached the vehicle and observed open alcohol and attempted the awake the occupants of the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, two individuals were taken into custody without incident. Police seized a firearm, a quantity of illicit drugs including suspected fentanyl, several knives and other offence-related property.
Tanya Marie SMITH, 46-year-old of Kingsville, has been arrested and charged with the following:
· Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place S. 8(1)(a) CA
· Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With S. 108(1)(b) CC
· Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order S.117.01(1) CC
· Failure to comply with undertaking S.145(4)(a) CC
· Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition S. 86(1) CC (TWO COUNTS)
· Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose S.88 CC
· Carrying concealed weapon S.90 CC
· Unauthorized Possession of Weapon S.91(2) CC
· Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm S.94 CC
· Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm S.95(1) CC
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA
· Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor S. 42(1)(a) LLA
The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.
Lesroy Mervin TUITT, 36-year-old of the Kingsville, has been arrested and charged with the following:
· Unlawful purchase of cannabis S.9(1) CCA2017
· Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition S. 86(1) CC (TWO COUNTS)
· Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm S.94 CC
· Carrying concealed weapon S.90 CC
· Unauthorized Possession of Weapon S.91(2) CC
· Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With S. 108(1)(b) CC
· Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose S.88 CC
· Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm S.95(1) CC
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) S.5(2) CDSA
· Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place S8(1)(a) CA
The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.
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