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Drugs, weapons seized during Walters Street investigation

During the execution of a search warrant, officers found firearms and ammunition, as well as suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin
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A number of weapons, ammunition and suspected narcotics were seized during a Walters Street investigation on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested one person Tuesday evening after officers seized narcotics and a number of weapons during the execution of a search warrant on Walters Street.

Seized items include firearms and ammunition, as well as suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin.

As a result, 41-year-old Travis Parsons was arrested and faces multiple weapons and drug charges.

Full text of a news release issued by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service follows:

On March 21, 2023, Detectives from the Crime Suppression Unit and Drug Enforcement Unit charged 41-year-old Travis Parsons with weapon and drug charges.

Around 5:30 p.m. officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 0-100 block of Walters Street. Upon entering the residence, the accused was arrested.

During a subsequent search, officers located:
    •    sawed-off double barrel shotgun
    •    sawed-off Mossburg rifle
    •    revolver
    •    extended magazine with 25 rounds of ammunition
    •    14 rounds of 12 gauge ammunition
    •    25 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition
    •    57 rounds of 9mm ammunition
    •    approximately 9.3 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl
    •    approximately 9.5 grams of a substance believed to be methamphetamine
    •    approximately 4.6 grams of a substance believed to be heroin
    •    ID with a false name
    •    drug paraphernalia

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $7,941. The accused is charged with:
    •    Unauthorized possession of a firearm x3
    •    Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device
    •    Possession of a firearm, a crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, and/or ammunition while prohibited x7
    •    Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized x4
    •    Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2
    •    Possession of a controlled substance
    •    Breach of recognizance x7
    •    Identity documents

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.