(South Dundas, ON) – Officers with the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges after conducting a traffic stop on Highway 401.
A speeding vehicle was stopped in the early morning hours of April 22, 2024, and upon observing cannabis readily available to the driver, a search was conducted. Approximately 200-rounds of restricted handgun ammunition were found and seized.
32-year-old Joel BENJAMIN of Toronto is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
· Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
· Possession for the Purpose of Weapons Trafficking
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.
40-year-old Alrick ENNIS of Windsor is charged with the following Criminal Code Highway Traffic Act offences:
· Possession for the Purpose of Weapons Trafficking
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
· Passenger – fail to properly wear seat belt
The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.
30-year-old Ashley MARTINEZ-PARSAD is charged with the following Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Tobacco Tax Act and Cannabis Control Act offences:
· Possession for the Purpose of Weapons Trafficking
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited device or ammunition
· Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
· Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
· Colour coating obscuring interior
· Possess unmarked fine cut tobacco
The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.
