(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) Two individuals have been charged with weapons and cannabis-related offences following a traffic stop in Simcoe.
On Monday, November 3, 2025, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious person possibly entering vehicles in the area of Norris Street and Lee Avenue in Simcoe. While investigating, a responding officer was alerted to a nearby vehicle after receiving a notification from the police cruisers Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.
During an interaction with the driver and passenger, the officer observed a firearm and a crossbow inside the vehicle, leading to both individuals being taken into custody. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of dried cannabis, and other cannabis products.
As result, 32-year-old Travis JACOBS of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order,
Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place,
Possession for the purpose of distributing,
Fail to comply with Probation Order two counts).
Also charged is 32-year-old Darren GRAHAM, of Norfolk County, with the following alleged offences:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
Possession of over 30g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place,
Possession for the purpose of distributing,
Drive motor vehicle no licence,
Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit,
No mudguard.
The accused individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.