Vehicle Stop Leads To Drug Charges

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On September 20, 2016, at 7:53pm, an officer with the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Bowes Street in the Town of Parry Sound.

During the stop, the officer observed a male passenger known to be wanted by police for failing to comply with his recognizance. During the interaction the officer observed Cannabis Marihuana and as such, both males were taken into custody and the vehicle was searched.

As a result of the investigation,

Bradey RICHARDS, 18 years of age from Parry Sound was charged with;

Possession of Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana Under 30 grams contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

Fail to Comply with Recognizance, contrary to section 145(3) of the Criminal Code (CC)

Possess unmarked cigarettes, contrary to section 29(2) of the Tobacco Tax Act (TTA)

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Kenneth MALLETTE, 53 years of age from Parry Sound was charged with;

Possession of Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana Under 30 grams contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA

Possession of Schedule I Substance, contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA

Possess unmarked cigarettes, contrary to section 29(2) of the TTA

MALLETTE will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on October 20, 2016 to answer to his charges.

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