A traffic stop in Muskoka Lakes Township has led to numerous weapon and drug charges being laid against two people.
On Sept. 14 at 12:10 a.m., a Bracebridge OPP officer patrolling on Muskoka Road 169, near Acton Island Road, noticed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.
During the traffic stop, one occupant of the vehicle said they needed medical care. Paramedics attended and took the person to hospital for an unrelated, non-life-threatening condition, police said in a news release.
Clayton Eisan, 34, of Port Carling, has been charged with the following:
- Operation while impaired
- Possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- Obstructing a peace officer
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
- Breach of recognizance
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Transporting a firearm in a careless manner
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
- Several Highway Traffic Act offences
Charity Thompson, 43, of Barrie, has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Transporting a firearm in a careless manner
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
Both accused were held in custody and have a Sept. 20 court date in Bracebridge.
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