(MCDOUGALL, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with drug related offences.
On November 22, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m. officers attempted to stop a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation. The vehicle fled from police but was located a short time later, the driver was arrested while a passenger fled on foot.
Mitchell PAQUIN, 24-years-old from Baysville was arrested and charged with:
· Possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
· Flight from a peace officer
· Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt
· Speeding
· Having care and control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on December 19, 2024.