Peterborough County OPP – Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Weapon Charges

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Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle that was driving at a high rate of speed on Highway 115 at approximately 3:15pm yesterday afternoon. The driver was found to be in possession of cannabis and was arrested. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 65 grams of cocaine, a loaded handgun, Canadian and American currency, cannabis, cell phones and scales.

Dondre HIBBERT (age 25) of Pickering, was charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine

• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

• Speeding

• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

• Class G1 licence holder-unaccompanied by qualified driver

• Obstruct peace officer

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

• Breach of firearms regulation

• Possession property obtained by crime-under $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough later today.

Pete Fisher
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