(ARCHIPILAGO TOWNSHIP ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with drugs and firearms related offences, after fleeing from a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.



On March 10, 2025, at approximately 11:25 p.m., members from the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Anishinabek Police Service were conducting R.I.D.E. on Highway 69, in Pointe au Baril.



A ride share vehicle with five occupants was stopped and police initiated a Cannabis Control Act investigation with the driver, who was removed from the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, a rear passenger entered the driver seat of the vehicle and began to drive away, two passengers attempted to exit the vehicle prior to it leaving but were unsuccessful.



Police were able to successfully deploy a Tire Deflation Device and then followed the vehicle until it was safely stop. The driver attempted to flee on foot but was arrested by police.

A search of the vehicle located cellular phones, a loaded prohibited handgun and drugs suspected to be cannabis, Cocaine and Fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation Dylan ALRIDGE, 27 years-of-age, from Toronto, was arrested and charged with.

Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place
Flight from peace officer
Dangerous operation
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
Resist peace officer
Theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle
Mischief over $5,000
Driving while under suspension
Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – four counts
Forcible confinement – two counts
Possession of illicit cannabis
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtain by crime
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
Possession for the purpose of distributing
Kirk HOSTEN-ALEXANDER, 31 years-of-age, from Brampton was arrested and charged with:

Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place
Flight from peace officer
Theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle
Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 – four counts
Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtain by crime
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – two counts
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
Possession of illicit cannabis
Possession for the purpose of distributing
Forcible confinement – two counts
Both accused were held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 17, 2025, in Parry Sound.

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