(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On November 3, 2016, members from the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with members of the OPP Community Drug Action Team, OPP West Parry Sound Crime Unit, the OPP Northeast Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Parry Sound.
During the investigation over 3500 grams of marihuana was seized. Additionally, growing equipment, ammunition and weapons were also seized.
The estimated street value of the marihuana seized is approximately $12,000.
As a result of the investigation;
Steven DINGMAN, 47 years of age from Parry Sound was charged with:
Produce a Schedule II Substance (cannabis marihuana), contrary to section 7(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking over 3 kg, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
Possession of a Schedule II Substance (cannabis Marihuana) over 30g, contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order, contrary to section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code (CC) X3
Set Traps Likely To Cause Bodily Harm, contrary to section 247(1)(b) of the CC
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound, Ontario