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An Orillia female faces a long list of charges after a loaded handgun, large amount of cash and drugs were seized during a traffic stop in Guelph Saturday evening.
At approximately 7:45 p.m., officers on patrol observed a motor vehicle stopped in front of a residence in the area of Brant Avenue and Victoria Road North.
The motor vehicle was a rental vehicle and officers pulled it over a short distance away to confirm who was driving it. While speaking to the female driver, officers observed a glass pipe containing a crystal-type substance believed to be methamphetamine. The driver was arrested for possessing a controlled substance.
During a subsequent search of the motor vehicle, officers discovered a loaded, unregistered .40-calibre handgun and approximately $15,000 cash inside a purse, as well as a small amount of cannabis.
A 29-year-old Orillia female is charged with:
- Possession schedule I- other drugs (methamphetamine)
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Careless use of firearm
- Carry concealed weapon
- Transport firearm contrary to regulations
- Possession of property obtained by crime- over $5000
- Driver fail to surrender licence
- Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
She was held for a bail hearing Monday.
(Guelph Police do not name those accused of crimes)
