The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two persons with several offences, following a traffic stop in the town of Huntsville.
On March 02, 2022 at 7:38 a.m. a member of the Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they initiated a traffic stop on West Rd. A passenger in the car they stopped, Taylor SOVEREIGN, was wanted for bail violations. SOVEREIGN fled on foot from the car, leaving the driver and one other occupant.
Central Region OPP, Canine Unit with Central Region OPP Emergency Response Team, and Huntsville Detachment members completed a search for SOVEREIGN who was not located.
As result of the investigation police located and seized a quantity of controlled substances and a 30-06 calibre rifle from the car.
The following two people have been charged:
Kathleen VAN DUZEN (25), of Lake of Bays Township, Ontario.
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- crack cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Possession of a firearm obtained by crime contrary to section 96(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm contrary to section 94 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Kali LEBRUN (22), of Bracebridge, Ontario.
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- crack cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Possession of a firearm obtained by crime contrary to section 96(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm contrary to section 94 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The two accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear on March 29, 2022 in the Ontario Court of Justice Huntsville.
UPDATE: Taylor SOVEREIGN (27), of Huntsville was located by OPP and arrested on March 04, 2022.
SOVEREIGN is being held for a bail hearing scheduled for March 04, 2022 to answer to the following charges:
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- crack cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
– Possession of a schedule 1 substance- cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Possession of a firearm obtained by crime contrary to section 96(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm contrary to section 94 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Possess a firearm while prohibited from doing so contrary to section 1117.01(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Did escape from lawful custody contrary to section 145(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
– Two counts of failure to comply with conditions of release order, contrary to section 145(5) (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released when available.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing. If you have information about this please contact the Huntsville OPP Detachment at 705-789-5551 or the Provincial Communication Centre at 888-310-1122. You can also provide an anonymous tip online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka on Twitter or Facebook.
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