A local man was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after police say they responded to reports of a person breaching the conditions of their release order.
On Sunday at around 2:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the suspect's residence where he was arrested, Sault Ste. Marie Police said in a news release.
A subsequent search found the accused to be in possession of approximately 14 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 30 grams of suspected cocaine, and $840 in cash, according to police.
Police estimated the street value of the narcotics seized at $4,478.
Paul Quesnel, 32, is charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for Purpose of Trafficking x2
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
- Failure to Comply with Probation Order
- Failure to Comply with Release Order x2
Quesnel was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and Quesnel is considered innocent unless proven guilty.