A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded firearm and drugs in the driver’s vehicle in Bowmanville in the Municipality of Clarington.
On Tuesday, September 15, at around 3:40 p.m., members of the East Division Community Response Unit were on proactive patrol and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Liberty Street South and Lake Road.
While speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment and made a roadside demand for a breath sample. The driver registered a fail on the ASD and was arrested.
During a search of the suspect, officers located a quantity of drugs. A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located a loaded firearm which was also seized.
At the time of his arrest the 34-year old man from Oshawa was bound by a weapons prohibition and was held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Walker of the East Division Community Response Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2411.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused parties as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.