The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say they stopped a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act offence on West Street at 8:00 p.m. last night.
The driver was arrested for driving with a suspended driver’s licence. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a sawed-off rifle, cocaine, fentanyl, Oxycocet, cash and scales. A passenger is also facing charges.
Steven Norman (age 42) of Fenelon Falls, Ontario was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-other drugs
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
• Driving while under suspension-two counts
• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order-five counts
• Breach of Probation Order (P.O.A.)
• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in The Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay later today.
Kylie Brown (age 29) of Huntsville, Ontario was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-other drugs
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on September 23, 2021.