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A 38-year-old Pembroke resident is facing 10 charges following a traffic stop in the city last week.
Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a vehicle on George Street at about 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Police say the driver fled on foot but was arrested a short distance away. Suspected cocaine and items commonly associated with drug trafficking were seized during the investigation.
The accused faces charges including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and obstructing a peace officer.
The individual also faces several Highway Traffic Act-related charges, including driving without a licence, operating a vehicle without insurance and offences involving licence plates and vehicle permits. Additional charges relate to having liquor readily available and an open container of liquor in the vehicle.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on Jan. 5, 2027.
(Steve Berard)
