Illegal firearms & meth found during RIDE check

A RIDE check in Chatham has led to multiple firearm and drug-related charges.

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege in March of 1999 and again in March of 2014, a man was placed on conditions not to possess any weapons or ammunition.

On Saturday night, December 28, around 11:30 p.m. officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. on Thames Street in Chatham when they observed a vehicle evade police.

“A traffic stop was initiated on Grand Avenue at Grant Street with that same vehicle,” police officials said in a press release.

“As a result of the traffic stop and through further investigation, the 41-year-old driver from Chatham was arrested and charged.”

The man faces the the following offences, as drugs and a loaded firearm was located on him:

– Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

– Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle

– Possession Contrary to prohibition Order (firearm)

– Possession Contrary to prohibition Order (firearm)

– Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

– Careless Use of Firearm Section

– Carry a Concealed Weapon

– Possession of a Firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized

– Possess Restricted Firearm with Ammunition

– Possession of Firearm Knowing the Serial Number has Been Tampered With

– Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Commission of an Offence

– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

– Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule 1 Substance (Methamphetamine)

The man was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where he was held for a bail hearing.

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