An Ottawa resident has been charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic stop in The Nation Municipality.
Monday, April 20, 2026, shortly after 10 p.m., officers from Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 417, in the The Nation, following a violation of the Highway Traffic Act.
During the investigation officers seized a replica handgun, a large amount of Canadian currency and multiple cellphones.
Joshua Emmanuel Newkirk, age 27, from Ottawa was charged with the following offenses:
· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
· Disobeying order of court
· Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
· Material benefit from sexual services (living off the avails)
· Carrying concealed weapon
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
