Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Charges and Seizure of Drugs
Incident # 20- 39513
On Thursday, October 8, 2020, at approximately 5:45 pm, members of the Brantford Police Service conducted a traffic stop in the area of Colborne Street and Rawdon Street.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the license plate affixed to the vehicle was registered to a different vehicle and did not belong to the driver. The driver was also operating the vehicle without registration and insurance.
Upon further investigation, Officers observed a significant quantity of cannabis readily available to the driver, which is in violation of the Cannabis Control Act. A large quantity of suspected cocaine along with drug paraphernalia was also located within the vehicle.
- 80.5 grams (approx.) of Cannabis, with an estimated street value of $800
- 538 grams (approx.) of suspected Cocaine, with an estimated street value of $53,890
- Multiple drug paraphernalia; including a small digital scale and cutting agents used in illicit drugs
- Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act,
- Possession of Stolen Property – Under $5,000, under the Criminal Code,
- Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available, under the Cannabis Control Act,
- Possession over 30 grams of Dried Cannabis, under the Cannabis Control Act,
- Use of Plate – Not Authorized under the Highway Traffic Act,
- Failure to Apply for Permit on Becoming Owner, under the Highway Traffic Act, and
- Owner Operate Motor Vehicle – No Insurance, under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
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- A quantity of Canadian currency
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- 10 ounces of suspected cocaine (Approximate street value of $30,000)
- A quantity of Canadian Currency
- An imitation firearm
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
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ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN BRANTFORD HOMICIDES
(LONDON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in a joint investigation with Brantford Police Service and under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), have arrested two additional individuals in connection with a double-homicide in the City of Brantford last summer.
On July 18, 2019, Dorothy Lynn VANEVERY, 62-years-old and Larry REYNOLDS, 64-years-old, were found deceased in their home on Park Road South in Brantford.
Nathan Lloyd Emlyn HOWES 30-years-old of Brantford was arrested on Monday September 21st, 2020. He was charged with two counts of First-Degree Murder (Criminal Code Section 235(1)). The accused remains in custody with a scheduled appearance by video before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 28, 2020.
Malik MBUYI 19-years-old of Toronto was arrested on Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 and also charged with two counts of First-Degree Murder (Criminal Code Section 235(1)). He too remains in custody with a scheduled appearance by video before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 25, 2020.
These arrests and charges follow the arrest and charge earlier this year of Kareem ZEDAN, 22-years-old of Pickering, who was arrested in Thunder Bay on March 24, 2020, and also faces two counts of First-Degree Murder (Criminal Code Section 235(1)).
Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Contact: Derek Rogers- Regional Media Relations Coordinator-OPP West Region Headquarters
Email: derek.rogers@opp.ca
Phone: (519) 652-4161
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