In a traffic stop Tuesday in Renfrew, police seized suspected crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, psilocybin, fentanyl patches, cannabis resin and dried cannabis. Officers also seized three imitation firearms, pepper spray, a collapsible baton, cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking. (OPP photo)
Two people were held in custody and face multiple drug and other charges following a traffic stop in Renfrew.
According to an OPP press release, the charges were laid after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit seized illegal drugs.
“Street Crime Unit members, assisted by Renfrew OPP officers, stopped a vehicle on O’Brien Road on Tuesday, Aug. 27, shortly before noon,” reads an OPP press release. “One person in the vehicle was arrested on outstanding warrants and a second person was also taken into custody.”
Police say a search of the car then resulted in the seizure of suspected crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, psilocybin, fentanyl patches, cannabis resin and dried cannabis. Officers also seized three imitation firearms, pepper spray, a collapsible baton, cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking.
Shannon Amikons, 44, of North Algona Wilberforce, and James Dennis, 43, of Cornwall have each been charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Cannabis Act with:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – five counts
- Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling
- Possession of over 30-grams of dried cannabis in a public place
- Possession of illicit cannabis
Dennis is also charged with:
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Having care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available
- Operating a vehicle without insurance
- Using a plate not authorized for a vehicle
- Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-under $5000
Both of the accused were held in custody, with bail hearings scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on Wednesday.
(Sherry Haaima)