Methamphetamine Bust – Name Released

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On June 2, 2017 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Check on the Hanlon Expressway, near College Avenue, Guelph. At approximately 1:25 a.m. the driver of a grey Pontiac Sunfire entered the R.I.D.E. check.

While speaking with the male driver, officers observed marihuana residue in the vehicle. Further investigation and a search of the vehicle found the driver in possession of brass knuckles, methamphetamine, two sets of stolen licence plates and break and enter tools.

28 year-old Richard JERVIS – READ of Kitchener has been charged with:

Possession of stolen property x 2

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth)

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marihuana)

Possession of Break and Enter Tools

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act for Drive motor vehicle while under suspension and own or operate motor vehicle no insurance.

He is to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on July 14, 2017 to answer to the charges.

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