(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been arrested and are facing multiple charges.

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 5:20 p.m., members of the Haldimand and Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, took two individuals into custody after they were observed inside a motor vehicle on Windham Road 13, Norfolk County.

The investigation determined that the driver was prohibited from driving and was subsequently taken into custody.

As a result of further investigation, the passenger was also taken into custody.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, as well as drug paraphernalia, cash and property were seized.

John BAVERSTOCK, 42-years-old of Norfolk County remains in custody and has been charged with the following offences:

Operation while Prohibited Under the Criminal Code (two counts)
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts)
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Drive While Under Suspension (two counts)
Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle
Ria LANE, 29-years-old of Norfolk County has been charged with the following offences:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts)
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on later dates.

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