Speeding and drug charges

NEWS RELEASES

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE – On May 17, 2016, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties in the Township of the North Shore, east of Blind River.

At 10:52 a.m., police observed a westbound vehicle on Highway 17 travelling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was initiated. 

Police observed cannabis marijuana in the vehicle.

As a result, Lee-Ann McChesney, 36 years of age, from Calgary, Alberta was charged with: 

• Possession of Schedule II Substance-Cannabis Marijuana-Under 30 grams, contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
• Speeding, contrary to section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused is scheduled to appear the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on July 7, 2016.

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TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE – On May 17, 2016, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties in the Township of the North Shore, east of Blind River.

 At 4:01 p.m., police were stationary on Highway 17 and observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. 

As the vehicle passed the stationary cruiser, the officer observed one male occupant with four windows down in the vehicle.

A traffic stop was initiated. As a result of the investigation, Sault Ste. Marie OPP K-9 was called to assist East Algoma officers with a search of the vehicle. 

Officers located a large amount of currency in a vacuum sealed bag and over 175 grams of cocaine. 

John S. Chong, 50 years of age, from Caledon, Ontario, was charged with:

• Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking-Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs Substances Act;
• Possession of Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine, contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs Substances Act; and
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000-in Canada, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Bail Court in Sault Ste. Marie on May 19, 2016.

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