Two face trafficking charges after vehicle checked

OPP NEWS RELEASE

************************* Vehicle stop leads to drug charges

WHITE RIVER, ON - On January 22, 2010, at 4:50 p.m. Superior East OPP in White River had occasion to check a northbound motor vehicle on Highway 17 at White River.

There were two female occupants in the vehicle.

As a result of investigation by the officers, a quantity of what appeared to be marijuana as well as cocaine was located.

Stephanie Desmoulin, age 32, of Pic Mobert, Ontario stands charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substance Act offences:

- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x2).

Jennifer Desmoulin, age 27, of Pic Mobert, Ontario stands charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substance Act offences:

- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x3). Both subjects will appear in criminal court at a later date in Wawa.

************************* Thefts from unlocked vehicles

CHAPLEAU, ON - Superior East OPP in Chapleau have received three separate complaints of person(s) unknown stealing mobile radios and microphones from unlocked tractor-trailer units.

These radios are valued at approximately $1,300 each.

The OPP remind people to ensure their vehicles are locked when unattended and if possible remove all valuable articles from the vehicles or place articles where they cannot be readily seen.

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