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Local man arrested in Waterloo on drugs and weapons charges

Police also discovered numerous amounts of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, including scales and packaging, and weapons
2020-11-17 - Cocaine
Cocaine. File photo

A 37-year-old North Bay man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges in Waterloo,

Police say on May 1, at 10:50 a.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to a complaint about a driver being slumped over in a vehicle that was running. 

The vehicle left prior to police arriving but was later stopped in Kitchener. 

As a result of the traffic stop, the driver was arrested for "impaired operation of a motor vehicle."

Through further investigation, police also discovered numerous amounts of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, including scales and packaging, and weapons. 

As a result of the investigation, the accused is also charged with:

  • Two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance
  • Three counts of possession of a prohibited weapon. 

The man, whom police would not identify, was held in custody for a bail hearing.