OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Mission Road in Wawa on Monday, Oct. 27 in relation to a suspected prohibited driver.
During a search, police found over $2,500 in Canadian currency, over 40 grams of suspected cocaine (estimated street value of $5,000), two digital scales and 3D-printed brass knuckles.
As a result of the investigation, Michael Miller, 48, from Wawa, was charged with:
- Operation while prohibited under the criminal code (two counts)
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Wawa on Oct. 28 and was remanded into custody.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.