An Espanola driver is facing a slew of charges after a Jan. 6 RIDE stop.
Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police were conducting a RIDE program on Lee Valley Road in Espanola on Jan. 6. At around 9 p.m., OPP said officers observed a vehicle enter the RIDE area and recognized the driver as a person wanted by police. The car was stopped and, as the driver was wanted for failing to comply with a probation order, searched.
“A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of suspected crystal methamphetamine, suspected unmarked cigarettes, and approximately $3,700,” OPP said.
The 41-year-old driver from Espanola was arrested and is charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Operate unsafe vehicle
- Possess unmarked cigarettes
- Improper tires
- Fail to comply with probation order
The man was held in custody until a Jan. 8 bail court appearance.
