Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop that ended with an Unknown substance being seized and charges laid.
On December 16, 2024, at 10:46 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act Offence (H.T.A.), through investigation the driver was emitting an odour of alcohol, and an open alcoholic beverage could be seen in the vehicle. After con ducting a Approved Screening Device (ASD) Test, the driver had provided a result of 7milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood. A search was conducted of the vehicle, under the authorities given to police officers in the Liquor Licence Control Act s.42(2).
Numerous empty alcoholic beverages were located inside the vehicle as well as a bag of a unknown white powdery substance. A total of 1.4g of white powdery substance was seized, including 4 pipes with drug residue and 2 other bags with suspected drug residue.
The driver was subsequently arrested for Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences.
Kristopher SANCHEZ, a 47-year-old of Norland, was charged with:
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
– Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused was released from custody on an Appearance Notice and a Pa rt III ticket and will appear later in court.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
