A Guelph man faces driving, drugs and weapons charges following a traffic stop in the south end Monday evening.
Approximately 7:20 p.m. a member of the Guelph Police Traffic Services Unit was patrolling on Gordon Street near Hart’s Lane when he observed a vehicle with no front licence plate. The officer turned around to investigate and saw the vehicle making a quick turn onto Hart’s Lane East.
The driver ran several stop signs as he sped through the residential neighbourhood, passing a number of pedestrians. The officer activated his emergency lighting and stopped the vehicle on Kortright Road East.
Investigation revealed the driver is currently suspended and does not have insurance on the vehicle, which he purchased in 2021 but never transferred into his name. As well the licence plate on the car was reported stolen.
During a search incident to arrest, officers located a loaded pellet gun and brass knuckles inside the car, and baggies containing suspected crystal methamphetamine.
A 35-year-old Guelph man is charged with dangerous driving, driving while prohibited, possessing a controlled substance, possessing a weapon in a motor vehicle and several Highway Traffic Act offences. He will appear in court September 26.