Methamphetamine Bust In Harriston - Joseph YORKE Arrested
Source: Area OPP
Date: Fri Jan 25 03:24:15 MST 2019
The officer followed the male while telling him to stop and that he was under arrest. A brief foot pursuit ensued and the male was taken into custody. While searching the male and vehicle subsequent to arrest officers located a quantity of methamphetamine, hydromorphone, psilocybin, drug paraphernalia, open alcohol and brass knuckles.
49-year-old Joseph YORKE of Harriston was held for a Bail Hearing and faces the following charges:
Operate Motor Vehicle While Prohibited contrary to Criminal Code
Possession of an Unauthorized Weapon contrary to Criminal Code
Resist Arrest contrary to Criminal Code
Possession of Psilocybin contrary to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine contrary to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Possession of Hydromorphone contrary to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Driving While Under Suspension x3 contrary to Highway Traffic Act
Drive Motor Vehicle - No Valid Permit contrary to Highway Traffic Act
Drive Motor Vehicle With Alcohol Readily Available contrary to Liquor Licence Act.