On Saturday afternoon a North Bay OPP officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 in Callander when a speeding vehicle approached.
The vehicle had been travelling at more than 70km/h over the posted speed limit.
The officer stopped the vehicle and conducted an investigation and as a result, James Closs, 19, of Powassan has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance and
- Race a Motor Vehicle - Excessive Speed
The vehicle was seized for seven days, and his driver's licence was suspended for seven days.