(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with several criminal offences following a traffic violation observed by police on December 21st, 2023.
On Thursday, December 21st just before noon, Huron County OPP were patrolling in Clinton when they observed a vehicle driver commit a traffic violation on Princess Street East.
A traffic stop was conducted, and police spoke to the male driver who was found to be in possession of prohibited weapons. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for processing.
Jason MCLEOD, 40 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:
– Possession of Imitation Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,
– Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition,
– Unauthorized Possession of Weapon – (two counts),
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (four counts).
The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 5th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.