Routine traffic stop leads to drug charges for one Hamilton man

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Published June 8, 2020 at 2:09 pm

A young Hamilton man is facing a number of charges following a routine traffic stop after he cut off another driver.

A young Hamilton man is facing a number of charges following a routine traffic stop after he cut off another driver.

Hamilton Police say on Sunday (June 7) shortly after 10:00 p.m., an officer observed a grey Honda Civic cut off another vehicle as it proceeded southbound on Queen Street from York Boulevard.

The officer followed the vehicle and traffic stop was conducted on King Street West at Queen Street North.

The driver provided the appropriate documentation which confirmed he held a valid G2 driver status. While interacting with the driver, the officer detected an odour of alcohol coming from him.

Through continued investigation, the officer learned the driver was also in violation of a court-ordered curfew condition. The driver was arrested and searched.

Police say the man was found to be in possession of a large sum of money. He subsequently refused to comply with providing a roadside breath sample.

A search of the driver’s area in the car uncovered a small powdery substance believed to be cocaine on the driver’s seat, police say. As well, drug paraphernalia and a black satchel containing illicit drugs were discovered. Police seized the item as evidence.

The driver, a 21-year-old Hamilton man, was taken into police custody. He was held for a bail hearing and his matter is scheduled to be addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse later Monday.

Police say they seized from the car:

  • Cocaine Valued at $8360
  • Fentanyl Valued at $572
  • Canadian currency $1250
  • Drug Paraphernalia

The 21-year-old driver is facing the following charges:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds under $5000
  • Fail to comply with breath demand
  • Disobey court order
  • Court Summons
  • Fail to signal lane change
  • Possess more than one licence

Anyone with information in relation to this case is asked to contact The Central Station Staff Sergeant’s Office by calling 905-546-4725.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

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