A southern Ontario man faces several charges after being arrested and found in possession of a loaded handgun and suspected cocaine and fentanyl.
An investigation by members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit identified a male suspect believed to be involved in drug trafficking activity.
The investigation determined the suspect was expected to arrive in Thunder Bay on Saturday, May 18.
The suspect was located and arrested by members of the Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit at about 10 a.m. that morning.
The suspect was found in possession of a loaded handgun, along with quantities of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $78,000.
Dontae RICHARDS, 27, of Brampton, is charged with the following:
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Transporting a Firearm in a Careless Manner
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Device
• Breach of a Release Order
RICHARDS appeared in court and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.