A replica gun, throwing knives and crystal meth was found on a driver and his passenger by police in Chatham. November 29, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)A replica gun, throwing knives and crystal meth was found on a driver and his passenger by police in Chatham. November 29, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)
Chatham

Traffic stop leads to weapon and drugs charges

Throwing knives, a replica gun, and meth were found during a traffic stop in Chatham.

Police said an officer pulled a car over on Thames Street just after 1 a.m. Thursday. The officer learned the driver had a suspended licence, and a search turned up crystal meth.

Police searched the passenger as well and found a black metal replica handgun in his waistband and a backpack containing a digital scale, small blue plastic baggies, cell phone, throwing knives, and more meth hidden in a pop can. Police estimated the street value of the drugs at roughly $560.

A 23-year-old Blenheim man was charged with driving while suspended and drug possession. He was released pending a court date on December 20.

The 33-year-old Blenheim passenger was charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking and carrying a concealed weapon. He was also released pending a future court date on December 20.

(Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police) (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)

Read More Local Stories

File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks

Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.