(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with weapons and drug related offences after a traffic complaint.
On May 4, 2024, shortly before 5:00 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Front Street, West Nipissing.
As a result of the investigation, two people were arrested. A search of the vehicle located an air pistol, drug paraphernalia and drugs suspected to be, cannabis, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.
As a result of the investigation, Gabrielle BARONETTE, 24 years-of-age and Tristan BERTRAND, 28 years-of-age, both from West Nipissing, were charged with:
- Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a schedule I substance
- Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking
Gabrielle BARONETTE was further charged with, drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.
Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 6, 2024, in North Bay.