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Fort Frances driver charged after impaired driving incident

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One woman is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop in Fort Frances.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say officers, with assistance of Treaty Three Police Service, responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver on May 9. They were able to locate the vehicle shortly afterward, and officers conducted a traffic stop.

Following an investigation, police determined the driver was impaired. Officers also found the individual was legally not allowed to drive a motor vehicle, resulting in additional charges.

The 43-year-old was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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North York man charged in Dryden drug bust

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A 35-year-old man from North York has been charged with possession of illicit drugs for the purpose of trafficking following a traffic stop in Dryden.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from several other law enforcement teams, made the arrest on the afternoon of March 24.

After the traffic stop on Van Horne Avenue, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on First Street, where they seized suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine, along with cash and additional evidence of drug trafficking.

The man faces multiple charges and is being held in custody as he awaits a scheduled court appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 27.

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Traffic Stop Near Dryden Results In Drug Charges

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Two Fort Frances residents face drug charges after a traffic stop by Provincial Police west of Dryden.

Police say on July 2nd they originally pulled over the vehicle on Highway 17 in Wainwright Township for a Traffic Act violation.

OPP then say further investigation lead to officers finding and seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, prohibited devices, Canadian currency and drug related paraphernalia.

Police say as a result of investigation, 33-year-old Dennis Mutz and 39-year-old Deidre Jarvis both of Fort Frances face multiple charges including:

  • Traffick in Schedule I substance- methamphetamine CDSA 5(1)
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance- other drugs CDSA 5(1)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- other drugs CDSA 5(2) (2 counts)
  • Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose CC 88 (3 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

OPP say both of the accused remain in custody.

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Drug Charge Laid By Dryden OPP During Traffic Stop

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A man from British Columbia is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop by Dryden Provincial Police with assistance from the Lac Seul Police Service.

Police say on Friday at 10:40 AM they were on patrol in Wainwright Township west of Dryden and stopped a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

Police then say upon investigation they seized a large amount of Canadian Currency along with oxycodone pills.

OPP say 38-year-old James Sagriff of Duncan, BC has been charged with Laundering Proceeds of Crime, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000, Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime as well as Possession of a Substance for the purpose of Trafficking.

The accused will appear in Dryden Court on August 10th.

 

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Dryden Police Seize $225,000 Of Illegal Tobacco

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Dryden Police are reporting a large seizure of contraband tobacco after a traffic stop.

Police say on Saturday they stopped a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation and upon investigation had reason to believe the occupants were trafficking contraband tobacco.

Police then say a search of their vehicle revealed a hefty quantity of illegal tobacco with a street value of $225,000.

Dryden Police say a 26-year-old and 20-year-old both from Winnipeg have been charged with Adult Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco.

Police also say a 57-year-old from Winnipeg has also been charged with Adult Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco as well as Failure to Comply with a Release Order.

All of the accused were released on an undertaking and will appear in Dryden court on June 29th.

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Dryden OPP Seize $100,000 After Traffic Stop

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Provincial Police in Dryden are reporting Trafficking charges after a traffic stop.

In a tweet, police say they held the traffic stop on Monday December 16th and seized over $100,000 in Canadian Currency.

OPP say the unnamed driver was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000 and Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime.

No other details have been provided.

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Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges In Dryden

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Dryden Police are reporting Drug Charges after a traffic stop on Whyte Avenue.

Police say on Friday at around 7pm they stopped the vehicle for a traffic offence and the driver was then detained for a Standard Field Sobriety Test and later found to not be impaired.

Police then say during the traffic stop they saw open liquor which lead them to search the vehicle.

Dryden Police say they located 22-year-old Sage Jazlyn Fox of Dryden and she was charged with two counts of Possession of an Opioid and one count of Obstructing a Peace Officer.

Police say Fox made a short appearance in front of a Justice of the Peace and was released.

Police also found a man hiding under jackets in the back of the vehicle as well and after a short struggle the man was apprehended.

Dryden Police say that man was identified as 36-year-old Waylon Jason Morton of Dryden and he was found to be in breach of a number of court ordered conditions including breaching house arrest conditions.

Police say Morton was further charged with Possession of Cocaine, two counts of Breach of Probation and two counts of Failing to Comply with Recognizance.