Two people face charges, one for weapons and the other for impaired driving, following a call from the public in Midland.
Yesterday around 6:30 p.m., Southern Georgian Bay OPP say they received a report of a vehicle crossing the centre line and driving erratically.
OPP located the vehicle in a shopping centre parking lot on Highway 12.
"Officers approached the vehicle and noticed that the driver was interacting with a driver of another vehicle, parked next to each other," police wrote in a media release.
"Officers spoke with the individual in the vehicle suspected of driving erratically. It was learned that the driver was wanted on a warrant, therefore they were placed under arrest. During the arrest procedure, it was noticed that the driver was displaying signs of impairment and drug paraphernalia was located inside the vehicle. They were also arrested for impaired operation and were transported to the detachment for a Drug Recognition Evaluation."
While speaking with the first driver, attention was drawn to the second driver, according to police.
"Officers observed open cannabis packaging in clear view and smelled the odour of fresh cannabis," OPP continued.
"The driver was identified and was also wanted on a warrant therefore they were placed under arrest. During a search of the vehicle, police located an axe, a baton and a quantity of ammunition within reach of the driver. During a further search of the vehicle, a modified shotgun was located and seized."
A 25-year-old from Dunchurch was charged with:
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of an Unauthorized Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Have Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Cannabis in Open Original Packaging
- Have Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
They were held for a bail hearing today.
While a 29-year-old from Mactier faces an impaired operation by drug charge.
They were released and are scheduled for court in January.
