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Drug Offences Arrest
A 23-year-old Hamilton man is facing multiple charges after an incident Tuesday morning.
At approximately 11:30am on October 15, 2024, officers spotted a prohibited driver in the area of Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street. Officers attempted to make a traffic stop in a parking lot, but the vehicle went around the cruiser and fled. Officers did not pursue but could see the vehicle being driven erratically southbound on Monaghan Road. A short time later the vehicle was reported to be involved in a single vehicle collision and that the driver had fled the scene. Upon arrival to the collision, officers were told that the suspect had run toward a bank of townhomes in the area. Officers ran on foot and located the suspect being held by a bystander. The suspect was taken into custody. EMS attended the scene, but the suspect declined medical treatment.
During a search of the vehicle and suspect after arrest, officers seized:
- 48.22grams of Cocaine
- 4.3grams of Cannabis
- Several cell phones
- About $3000 in Canadian Currency
- Drug paraphernalia
As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old Hamilton man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Dangerous operation
- Fail to remain X2
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
- Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to not occupy the driver seat of a motor vehicle and to not operate or have care or control of a motor vehicle.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on October 15, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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