Traffic Stop Results in Two Arrests, Seizure of Illegal Drugs and Replica Firearm
Inc. # 21-46882
Patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service arrested two people and seized a replica firearm and a large quantity of illegal drugs after a traffic stop.
On Monday, November
29, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a Brantford Police Cruiser was nearly hit
by a vehicle near the intersection of East Avenue and Alfred Street.
Officers
conducted a traffic stop. Occupying the vehicle was a male driver and two female
passengers.
While
speaking with the driver, officers observed a firearm and drug paraphernalia in
clear view. Information received indicated the driver was currently prohibited
from operating a motor vehicle and was in violation of a valid release order.
As a result, the driver was
subsequently placed under arrest. Search of the vehicle subsequent to arrest
located the following:
As a result of the investigation, James Ronald WILSON, 31,
of Brantford, stands charged with the following:
- Approx. 151 grams of suspected Cocaine, with an estimated street value of $15,110
- Approx. 32 grams of suspected Fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $8,098
- Approx. 24.6 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $3,690
- Approx. 13 grams of suspected Crack-Cocaine, with an estimated street value of $1,330
- Drug paraphernalia including packaging and digital scales.
- Replica firearm
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x 4 contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose contrary to the Criminal Code
- Fail to Comply – Release Order contrary to the Criminal Code
- Drive while Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x 4 contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Anyone with information on any other drug-related activities is asked to contact the Street Crime Unit of the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-0113. Additionally, tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
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