The Halton Regional Police Service has made an arrest after a traffic stop in Oakville.
A suspicious motorcycle had been seen by officers driving on Dundas Street.
After an investigation, they found the plate attached to the bike had been stolen.
Officers also found a large hunting-style knife and an expandable baton concealed on the motorcycle.
46-year old Vito Ferrari is facing a number of charges: Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and Possession of property obtained by crime; as well as numerous offences under the Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. The accused has been released from custody on an Undertaking to appear in criminal court at a later date.
The investigation into the Motorcycle continues, and the Officers are attempting to determine it the motorcycle was recently stolen and not yet reported as such, or taken without consent of the owner; however the motorcycle has been sold without having been re-registered with the MTO.
