A stolen vehicle, along with some drugs and weapons have been seized by the OPP after a RIDE check in Collingwood.
The OPP says a vehicle was stopped on Monday night on Sixth Street, where an investigation led to the seizure of cocaine, a pellet gun, a switchblade and drug paraphernalia.
As a result of the investigation, police say the driver, Kendra HEWITT, 30 year old, from Collingwood, has been charged with the following offences:
· Uttering Threats
· Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
· Operation While Impaired by Drug
· Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
· Driving While Under Suspension
The accused is scheduled to appear on April 5, 2022, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood.
As well, the passenger, Bradley ELLIOTT, 37 years old, from Wasaga Beach, has been charged with:
· Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
· Possession of Imitation Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
· Possession of a Prohibited Device
· Disobeying a Court Order – four counts
The accused is scheduled to appear on March 29, 2022, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood.
Anyone who has any information about unlawful activity in our community is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
2 adults were arrested by #CwoodOPP @ #RIDE in a stolen car last night. Police found the driver to be impaired by drug, the passenger had a pellet gun & switch-blade knife. Both were in possession of fentanyl & cocaine & now face numerous offences. ^tm pic.twitter.com/Gjy5BVnPze
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) February 22, 2022