Saugeen Shores police have charged a man with impaired driving and drug trafficking related offences.
Police say, on Wednesday, April 5th at 11:20 p.m., officers were conducting RIDE spot checks in Southampton when they stopped a driver police say exhibited signs of being impaired by a drug.
According to police, the driver refused to comply with officers’ demands.
They say, at one point he finally complied, but quickly jumped into the back seat of the vehicle in what police claim was an attempt to conceal or discard an item. Officers struggled with the man after he was removed from the vehicle. He was eventually restrained and arrested.
They say once in custody, the man refused to identify himself and police say he provided a fraudulently obtained driver’s licence.
The driver was transported to the police station where officers verified his true identity. Police say a search of the male revealed cocaine, psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and a large quantity of cash.
His vehicle was impounded for 45 days.
A 23 year old Toronto man has been charged with:
Operation While Impaired- alcohol and drugs – CC 320.14(1)(a)
Resist Peace Officer – CC 129(a)
Obstruct Peace Officer – CC 129(a)
Operation While prohibited – CC 320.18
Possession of a Sched I for purpose of trafficking – Cocaine – CDSA 5(2)
Possession of a Sched III for purpose of trafficking – CDSA 5(2)
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – CC 354(1)(a)
Possession of a Forged Document with Intent – CC 368(1)(d)
The male was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.