Drug and weapons charges laid in Dawn-Euphemia

Lambton OPP officials allege: On February 17, 2019 at 9:45 p.m. members of the Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were performing targeted patrol duties when they had occasion to stop an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on Pantry School Road in Dawn-Euphemia Township.

Further investigation revealed that the driver of the ATV, a 48-year-old male from Dawn-Euphemia Township was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.

Subsequently, he was arrested for committing said offence.

As a result of the arrest, the male was searched.

During the search the OPP located and seized suspected methamphetamine, a loaded 22 calibre hand gun and a replica hand gun.

The male has been charged with allegedly committing the offences of:

– Operate a motor vehicle while prohibited (2 counts)

– Possess methamphetamine

– Carrying a concealed weapon

He was processed and released.

He must appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on April 3, 2019 in order to address the allegations.

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