(MATHESON, ON) – A traffic complaint on Highway 101 leads to a driver being charged.
On March 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 101, in the Town of Matheson.
As a result of the investigation police seized a suspected amount of methamphetamine and fentanyl with an estimated street value of $40,000. Police also seized a conductive energy weapon and over $2,000 in Canadian currency.
Mason EMANS, 24 years-old, of Holtyre was arrested and charged with the following:
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – two counts
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
- Failure to comply with undertaking
- Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
- Driving while under suspension
- Operate motor vehicle without insurance
- Use plates not authorized for vehicle
- Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
The accused remains in custody.