WAWA, Ont. — A Thunder Bay man will appear in court next month facing multiple charges after being arrested by Ontario Provincial Police near Wawa.
OPP say the 30-year-old man was initially stopped for speeding Monday evening on Highway 17.
After first giving a false name to the officer, he was identified and found to have multiple driving suspensions.
A search of the vehicle also yielded a large quantity of cash that was seized as proceeds of crime.
The man's charges include:
- obstruct peace officer
- operating a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts)
- driving while under suspension under the Highway Traffic Act
- speeding
- drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
In the same incident, OPP also charged a 32-year old resident of Barrie, Ontario with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Both accused were released from custody pending their next court appearance.
