(MUSKOKA LAKES TWP, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with serious offenses after a traffic stop in Muskoka Lakes Township on September 14, 2024.

On September 14, 2024, at 12:10 a.m., a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement on Muskoka Road 169 near Acton Island Road in Muskoka Lakes Township and encountered a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and the officer conducted a traffic stop. One occupant of the vehicle expressed that they required medical care, Muskoka EMS attended to assist and transported them to hospital for an unrelated and non-life-threatening condition.



Officers continued their investigation and subsequently arrested and charged 34-year-old Clayton EISAN of Port Carling, ON with the following:

Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a)
Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) CDSA5(2)
Obstruct Peace Officer CC129(a)
Personation with Intent to Avoid Arrest, Prosecution or Obstruct Justice CC403(1)(d)
Breach of Recognizance CC811
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 CC354(1)(a)
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose CC88
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CC91(1)
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm CC92(1)
Carrying a Concealed Weapon CC90
Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm CC94
Transport Firearm in a Careless Manner CC86(1)
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order CC117.01(1)
Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) CDSA5(2)
Along with several Highway Traffic Act Offenses
He was held in custody and will appear next in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 20, 2024 to answer to his charges.

Police have also charged the occupant, 43-year-old Charity THOMPSON of Barrie, ON, with the following:

Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) CDSA5(2)
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose CC88
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC91(1)
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm CC92(1)
Carrying a Concealed Weapon CC90
Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm CC94
Transport Firearm in a Careless Manner CC86(1)
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order CC117.01(1)
She was held in custody and will appear next in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 20, 2024 to answer to her charges.

Anyone with information about this or any other offense is asked to contact Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.

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