Loaded Firearm & Drugs Seized

(TYENDINAGA TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with multiple offences.

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.

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