(GODERICH, ON) – A 26 year old and a 24 year old from Goderich are both facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in the Town of Goderich. Just after 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2013 officers stopped a brown Pontiac Bonneville that was travelling on Walnut Street. Upon stopping the vehicle and speaking with the two occupants, officers were able to confirm the driver was a suspended driver.
Further investigation revealed both the driver and passenger to be in possession of a small quantity of illegal drugs that were located inside the vehicle.
In addition, officers determined the driver had falsely identified himself to police when he was stopped on February 18, 2013 in the Town of Goderich. Officers were able to confirm the name given at that time was bogus.
As a result, the driver Michael SARTORI, 26, from Goderich has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance contrary to section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Obstruct Peace Officer contrary to section 129 (a), and two counts of Drive While Suspended contrary to section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act. He has a court date scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on April 22, 2013.
The passenger, Michael BISSETT, 24, from Goderich has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance contrary to section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Breach of Probation and Fail to Comply with Recognizance. He has a court date scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on April 22, 2013.