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Traffic stop results in weapons and drug charges against three individuals

From the Huntsville OPP

On June 27 at 1:45 a.m., Huntsville OPP officers were notified that the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) had identified a vehicle belonging to a wanted person.

During the traffic stop by police, a prohibited weapon and several different Controlled Substances were located.   

As a result of the investigation, the following people have been charged:

  • Jason Benson, 41 years old of Swastika Ontario
  • Jessica Benson, 39 years old of Swastika Ontario
  • Mitchell Holmes, 31 years old of Kirkland Lake Ontario

They have been charged with joint possession of:

*Prohibited device

*Possession Weapon for dangerous purpose

*Possession Scheduled 1 Substance x 3

All three accused were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario

The Huntsville OPP is committed to serving our province. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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