The Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals following a traffic stop in Minden.
On Dec. 6, at approximately 3 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP and the Central Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team of the OPP, were dispatched to an impaired driver call in Minden. Two people were arrested, and a quantity of suspected controlled drugs and substances located.
As a result of the investigation, Jesse Potts, 33, of Oshawa, has been charged with: three counts of possession of a schedule I substance; possession of breakin instruments; possessing counterfeit money; possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and failure to comply with probation order.
And further, Maria Teresa Nicoli, 34, of Oshawa, has been charged with: three counts of possession of a schedule I substance; possession of break-in instruments; possessing counterfeit money; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and drive while under suspension
OPP said approximately 4.8 grams of suspected fentanyl, 29.6 grams of suspected methamphetamine, three grams of suspected cocaine, and more than 950 grams of suspected marijuana were seized as a result of the investigation.
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a later date.
If you have any information that may assist officers or if you were the victim of property crime, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 with reference number E251642098. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Kawartha/Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go online at www. khcrimestoppers.com
