An Orillia man is facing several charges following a traffic stop in Rama.
On March 9, "officers from the Rama Police Service conducted a traffic stop within the territory of Rama First Nation to check the sobriety of a driver," notes a media release.
As a result, Brendan Vanschepen, 39, was arrested and charged with several provincial and Criminal Code offences.
Police say the Orillia man was charged with:
- Impaired driving - refusal to comply with demand
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance - cocaine
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on April 2 to answer to these charges.
