Traffic stop in Dryden leads to multiple drug charges

DRYDEN, Ont. – A traffic stop by Dryden police has led to the seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl.

According to Dryden Police Service, officers noticed a suspicious vehicle on Oct. 10 with an occupant who was wanted for four counts of failure to comply with release orders.

Upon securing the occupants of the vehicle, officers identified various source of drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, Kaila Dawn Blanchard, 32, of Dryden was charged with two counts of possession of schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of a schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine, possessing counterfeit money and possession of a schedule 1 substance – Opioid (fentanyl).

Police also charged Justin Morrison, 36, of Thunder Bay with possession of a schedule 1 substance methamphetamine, possession of a schedule 1 substance – cocaine and obstructing a peace officer.

The pair were released on an undertaking with conditions that include attending court on Dec. 7.