On May 19, 2023 at approximately 2 a.m., officers of the Lennox and Addington OPP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Donald Street and Bridge Street West, in Greater Napanee.
At the vehicle stop it was determined that one of the two passengers in the vehicle was wanted on an outstanding warrant. During the interaction police observed in plain sight what was believed to be a controlled substance and scales in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle incidental to arrest revealed a hand gun, a prohibited 13 round magazine, two digital scales, a small bag and pieces of tinfoil with what was believed to be cocaine in them.
As a result of an investigation, L&A County OPP have charged a 40-year-old of Greater Napanee, with:
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
As a result of an investigation, L&A County OPP have charged a 36-year-old of Greater Napanee, with:
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
As a result of an investigation, L&A County OPP have charged a 28-year-old of Greater Napanee, with:
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
- Possession of an identity document
All three accused are currently being held for a bail hearing.