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Traffic Stop Leads To Impaired And Drug Charges

A traffic stop on Chestnut Street in Ear Falls has resulted in multiple charges against a Red Lake man.

Provincial Police pulled over the driver on Monday night around 11:25 and officers determined the accused had been drinking.

OPP say 33 year old Tyler Moncrief refused to provide a breath sample and was charged with failure to comply with demand.

Officers also found methamphetamine and explosives and discovered Moncrief was driving while under suspension.

Charges include:

-1x Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
-1x Failure or refusal to comply with demand, contrary to Section 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code;
-1x Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
-1x Explosives – Making or possessing for unlawful purpose (Dual/Hybrid), contrary to Section 82(1) of the Criminal Code;
-1x Disobey stop sign – Stop wrong place, contrary to Section 136(1)(a) of the Highway Traffic Act;
-1x Driving while under suspension, contrary to Section 53(1.1) of the Highway Traffic Act;

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