A Hawkesbury man is facing several charges after policed seized drugs, weapons, and other items usually associated with drug trafficking.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at a residence on Abbott Street.
Officers seized nearly 30-grams of suspected psilocybin, nearly 20-grams of suspected cocaine, as well as suspected crack cocaine and speed. They also seized over $5,700 in cash, a functioning stun gun, two replica firearms, a spiked-weapon and items typically associated to drug trafficking. One person was arrested at the scene despite efforts to avoid being taken into custody.
Daniel BROWN, age 50 of Hawkesbury, has been charged with:
- Assault with intent to resist arrest
- Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order – two counts
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
- Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
- Failure to comply with a prohibition order – four counts
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 27, 2024.
