Suspended driver charged after drugs were found during traffic stop

A 53-year-old from Amherstview was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

It was a long night in Kingston for an Amherstview resident.

Kingston Police stopped a vehicle Friday afternoon on the suspicion of the driver having a suspended license.

During the investigation, an officer noticed an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle.

An ensuing search turned up 90 grams of cocaine, 5 fentanyl pills, 1.5 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 200 oxycodone pills, one digital scale, three cellphones and $285 in Canadian currency.

The 53-year-old was arrested and faces a number of charges. The individual was held for a bail hearing.

Story by Ken Hashizume

More from KINGSTON Top 3

  • Kingston Weather

    Sleet

    High: 4°C | Low: -3°C