Gananoque – On July 23rd, 2023 officers with the Gananoque Police Service while on patrol made observations on a suspicious vehicle with licence plates not belonging to the vehicle at one of the local motels.
Police observed the vehicle leave the property being operated by a lone male at the time. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle which failed to stop and drove in such a manner that police discontinued the stop due to public safety concerns.
The male was positively identified through photographs by police, and as a result, an investigation commenced. Officers also identified which motel room the male came from and a female associated with the suspect.
A search warrant was sought and granted to the motel unit which was executed by police. Officers arrested a 19-year-old female from Cardinal who was located within the unit and seized the following:
– Blue Powdered Fentanyl
– Loaded Handgun
Both face the following charges, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession, Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition.
The 46-year-old male is also charged with Possession of a Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order as well as Flight from Police and is currently wanted.
This matter is currently before the Courts.
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