NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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The Timmins Police Service responded to a call for service regarding an unresponsive guest at a Timmins hotel yesterday afternoon.
Upon arrival, Timmins Police officers located the male person and rendered first aid and made arrangements for a medical assessment.
The male party was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.
A routine check revealed that the man was released on a recognizance awaiting trial with strict conditions to keep the peace and be of good behavior.
As a result, Philippe St-Amour, 22, of Timmins was arrested and has been charged with:
- One count of possession of a controlled substance contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
- Three counts of fail to comply with recogniznace contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins.
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