Traffic stop results in several drug charges

Published on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 14:48

A recent traffic stop by Dauphin RCMP has landed two city residents in jail facing numerous charges.

In the early morning hours of Jan. 18, police stopped a vehicle on First Avenue Southeast in Dauphin.

When officers approached the vehicle to speak with the male driver and female passenger, they noticed the odour of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle. They also observed open liquor in the front seat.

Both the 25-year-old driver, and 29-year-old passenger were arrested on scene.

After a subsequent search of the vehicle officers located oxycodone, methamphetamine, cocaine, codeine, and Canadian currency.

Troy Pruden and Angel Chartrand were charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000, as well as violations under the Highway Traffic Act.

Both individuals were remanded in custody.



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