Sarnia Police Service officials allege: On Thursday April 11, 2024 at 4:00am, a uniformed patrol officer of the Sarnia Police Service, conducted a vehicle stop on Murphy Road, in the City of Sarnia.
The vehicle and its two occupants had been observed committing a traffic violation, and additional contraventions of the Liquor Licence Act were identified in the initial interaction with the driver.
The driver provided a false name in an attempt to avoid arrest.
Unfortunately for him, the identity he used was for an individual that was prohibited from driving.
As a result of his self-purported identification, he was placed under arrest for prohibited driving.
A search incident to arrest revealed the following items:
– 14.24 grams of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $2,485
– 4.92 grams of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $246
– $643.35 in Canadian currency
– A black and silver digital weigh scale
– What appeared to be a Glock 17 tactical 9×19 airsoft gun
– An extended 3D printed handgun magazine
The driver was later identified as a 39-year-old Wallaceburg man.
At the time of his arrest, he was wanted on outstanding warrants from the Chatham-Kent area for the following offences:
– Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, C.D.S.A 5(2)
– Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, C.D.S.A 5(2)
– Failure to attend court, C.C. 145(2)(b)
He was also bound by multiple court orders for drug, property, and failure to comply charges.
Further investigation of the “airsoft gun” revealed it had undergone extensive modifications.
This firearm is capable of firing .22 calibre live ammunition, and the accompanying 3D printed magazine was capable of holding 24 rounds.
The man is charged with the following offences:
– Possession of a controlled substance to wit: fentanyl, for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
– Possession of a controlled substance to wit: methamphetamine, for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
– Possession of a restricted firearm, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal Code
– Possession of a prohibited device, contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code
– Possession of weapons dangerous, contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
– Unauthorized possession in motor vehicle, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code
– Personation with intent to avoid arrest, contrary to section 403 (1)(d)
– Fail to comply with release order to wit: not to possess any weapons, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
– Fail to comply with release order to wit: not to possess scales, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
– Fail to comply with release order to wit: not to possess drugs contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
– Possession of a firearm while prohibited by an order pursuant to section 109, contrary to section 117.1(1) of the Criminal Code
– Possession of a prohibited device while prohibited by an order pursuant to section 109, contrary to section 117.1(1) of the Criminal Code
– Driving motor vehicle with an open container of liquor contrary to section 42(1)(a) LLA
A 35-year-old Wallaceburg woman, the passenger in the vehicle, is charged with the following offences:
– Possession of a controlled substance to wit: fentanyl, for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
– Possession of a controlled substance to wit: methamphetamine, for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
– Possession of a restricted firearm, contrary to section 95(1) of the Criminal Code
– Possession of a prohibited device, contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code
– Possession of weapons dangerous, contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
– Unauthorized possession in motor vehicle, contrary to section 94(1) of the Criminal Code
– Failure to comply with probation order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code – Keep the peace and be of good behavior
“There is no such thing as a routine traffic stop,” Chief Derek Davis said in a media release.
“Yet another reminder of the dangers faced by our front line officers in keeping our communities safe. What started out as an HTA violation at 4 a.m., resulted in significant charges, drugs, and yet another illegal firearm removed from our streets. Excellent proactive work by our front line officers as this investigation rapidly unfolded.”
