Parry Sound man facing drug trafficking charges

A 37-year-old Parry Sound man is facing a myriad of charges following a traffic stop in Parry Sound on July 3.

West Parry Sound OPP say at around 9 p.m. officers stopped a vehicle on William Street for several Highway Traffic Act violations.

Police say, further investigation revealed the driver to be impaired, and a large quantity of suspected cocaine with a street value estimated at $15,000.

The accused was arrested and charged with drug trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and impaired driving among others.

He is slated to appear in court in Parry Sound on August 14.

The West Parry Sound OPP say officers arrested and charged six impaired drivers between July 3-8.

Andrew Mendler
Andrew Mendler
Andrew is Vista Radio's Cottage Country New Director, who manages news in Haliburton, Muskoka and Parry Sound. He was born in London, raised in Tillsonburg and has lived in Belleville, Huntsville, Midland and Bonnyville, Alberta. He currently resides in Parry Sound with his fiancé, two step kids, dog and two cats. After graduating Loyalist College, Andrew worked as a newspaper reporter for over a decade, before transitioning to broadcasting in 2023. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, email Andrew at amendler@vistaradio.ca.

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