The Huntsville OPP have arrested and charged two people with several offences, following a traffic stop in Huntsville.
On March 2, 2022 at 7:38 a.m. a member of the Huntsville OPP was on patrol when they initiated a traffic stop on West Rd.
A passenger in the car the stopped, Taylor Sovereign was wanted for bail violations. The male fled on foot from the car, leaving the driver and one other occupant.
Central Region OPP, Canine Unit with Central Region OPP Emergency Response Team, and Huntsville Detachment members completed a search for Sovereign who was not located.
As result of the investigation police located and seized a quantity of controlled substances and a 30-06 caliber rifle, from the car.
The following two people have been charged:
Kathleen Van Duzen (age 25), of Lake of Bays Township, Ontario:
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- crack cocaine
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- cocaine
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm
– Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
– Occupant of vehicle knowing there was a firearm
Kali Lebrun (age 22), of Bracebridge, Ontario:
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- crack cocaine
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- cocaine
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm
– Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
– Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
The two accused were released from custody March 2, 2022 and are scheduled to appear on March 29, 2022 in the Ontario Court of Justice Huntsville.
Taylor Sovereign (age 27), of Huntsville was located by OPP and arrested on March 04, 2022.
Sovereign is being held for a bail hearing scheduled for March 04, 2022 to answer to the following charges:
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- crack cocaine
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- cocaine
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm
– Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
– Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
– Possess a firearm while prohibited from doing so
– Did escape from lawful custody
– Two counts of failure to comply with conditions of release order
The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released when available.
