(MCDOUGALL, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with drug related offences.

On November 22, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m. officers attempted to stop a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation. The vehicle fled from police but was located a short time later, the driver was arrested while a passenger fled on foot.

Mitchell PAQUIN, 24-years-old from Baysville was arrested and charged with:



· Possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

· Flight from a peace officer

· Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

· Speeding

· Having care and control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on December 19, 2024.

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