(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested and charged after being stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.
On April 10, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 6 in Espanola.
While a vehicle was stopped at the R.I.D.E., police observed open alcohol within the vehicle. A search of the vehicle and its occupants was conducted, which led to the discovery of suspected drugs. Police located and seized approximately 56 grams of suspected cocaine and a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $8,000. Both vehicle occupants were subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment.
As a result of the investigation, Kelsie JOCKO, 29-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a prohibited device
- Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
- Operate motor vehicle without insurance
- Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Jeffrey TRUDEAU, 36-years-old from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Both accused persons were held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury Bail Court on April 10, 2024.
The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
