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Traffic stop leads to drug charges

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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORILLIA, Ont. - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made drug arrests as the result of a traffic stop in the City of Orllia.

On Feb. 28, 2018 at approximately 9:50 p.m. a member of the Orillia OPP conducted a routine traffic stop on Front Street South in the City of Orillia.

As a result of the traffic stop it was determined that the driver Steven McGinn, age 26, of Orillia was a suspended driver. The accused was arrested and further investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. As a result the vehicle was searched and police located crack cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and a large amount of cash along with other items consistent with drug trafficking.

The accused is charged with the following offences:

  • Three counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Possession of a weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Contary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code.
  • Driving While Under Suspension Contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Drive Motor Vehicle No Validation on Plate Contrary to Section 7(1)(c)(i) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused was held in custody and is set to appear for a bail hearing on March 8, 2018 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.

The passenger of the vehicle, 25-year-old Dylan MacDonald of Orillia, has also been arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Breach of Probation Contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was released on a Promise to Appear for April 17, 2018 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.

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