Police allegedly locate drugs during traffic stop in Hamilton
Published May 26, 2020 at 6:31 pm
Hamilton police allege an officer located thousands of dollars worth of street drugs inside a rental vehicle during an early morning traffic stop.
Hamilton police allege an officer located thousands of dollars worth of street drugs inside a rental vehicle during an early morning traffic stop.
Police say that on May 26, 2020, an officer saw a silver 2019 Chevrolet Malibu emerge from an alleyway on Burton Street and Emerald Street in Hamilton. Prior to conducting a traffic stop, police confirmed the plates were registered to a car rental company in London.
Police say the officer stopped the vehicle on Burton Street and reportedly learned that the driver and passenger had outstanding warrants with Ottawa and Hamilton police. Police allege that during the search of the vehicle, officers located methamphetamine, codeine and fentanyl with an approximate street worth of $26,800 and over $5,000 in cash.
Police have charged 31-year-old Hamilton man Ulysesse Sherwin and 27-year-old Hamilton man Blake Franklin. Both are facing drug-related charges.
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