A member of the Canadian Armed Forces has been charged with multiple drug-related and Criminal Code offences following an investigation by military police.
The Canadian Forces Military Police said the charges were laid April 21 against Cpl. Jacob Young, a member of the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment based in Petawawa, Ont.
Young faces two charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, including one count of producing a substance and one count of trafficking. He is also charged with two counts of resisting or obstructing a peace officer under the Criminal Code.
Military police said that if the case proceeds, it will be handled in the civilian criminal justice system.
None of the allegations have been proven in court. Young is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Military police say they remain committed to the safety of both the defence community and the public. They also noted the existence of a confidential tip line for reporting drug-related concerns.
The investigation involved cooperation from multiple partners, including units at Garrison Petawawa, the Ontario Provincial Police and the base fire department.
(Steve Berard)
