HARRIS Arrested Cocaine A Factor
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Jan 7 06:07:18 MST 2025
In late 2024 Nottawasaga CSCU initiated a drug trafficking investigation after receiving information regarding a male trafficking drugs in the town of Angus.
On January 3, 2025, Officers observed the accused conduct multiple drug transactions in the Township of Essa. As a result, officers conducted a traffic stop arresting the accused on County Road 10.
Nottawasaga CSCU officers then conducted a subsequent search of the accused and his vehicle, locating and seizing the following items:
A functioning Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW),12 grams cocaine (Valued at approx. $1200), $1550 cash, a baseball bat , 3 scales, packaging used to package drugs, and drug paraphernalia.
Officers have arrested and charged the following male contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, The Controlled Drug and Substances Act and The Highway traffic Act.
Wayne HARRIS 62-years-old of Essa was charged with the following:
Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
Trafficking in Schedule I substance- Cocaine
Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon at Unauthorized Place
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 in Canada
Fail to notify change of address
No clear view to front
Operate unsafe vehicle
Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
Drive with improper headlights
The accused was held for a bail hearing appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 6th, 2025.