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Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges by Kawartha OPP

Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two individuals with drug trafficking-related charges following an investigation at a traffic stop.

On September 09, 2023, just after 8 am a motor vehicle was stopped for a Highway Traffic Act offence and an investigation commenced, as a result, the driver and passenger in the vehicle were arrested and charged.

Mitchell DUFFY 36 years old of Fenelon Falls, was charged with

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- Other Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – Cash
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Speeding 1-49km/h over Posted Limit
  • Use Other Person’s Licence
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay for a bail hearing.

Tosha GRAHAM BLOOMFIELD 36 years old of Lindsay, was charged with

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- Other Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – Cash

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date and the motor vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

Members of City of Kawartha Lakes OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com

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