NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TEMISKAMING SHORES - On May 8, 2021 shortly after 3 a.m., members from the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction on Highway 11 near West Road in the City of Temiskaming Shores.
Further investigation revealed that the passenger was wanted on an outstanding warrant and was arrested. A search incident to arrest revealed that the accused was in possession of a suspected controlled substance.
As a result, Jason Polson, a 37-year-old resident of Coleman Township, has been charged with:
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid (other than heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Fail to comply with probation order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code (CC)
The driver, Amy Brash, a 30-year-old resident of Englehart, has been charged with:
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid (other than heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
Both accused were held for a Bail Hearing and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date in the City of Temiskaming Shores.
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