A Mississauga man is facing weapon possession charges following a traffic stop in Halton.
The stop happened on Tuesday, November 17th at roughly 12:00 p.m. in the area of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Dundas Street in Oakville.
The Halton Police conducted an investigation and search on the vehicle and found a pepper spray canister, two flick knives, a collapsible baton, and a pair of authentic handcuffs with key. There were also two speed measuring warning devices (radar detectors) and a seat belt bypass tool were found to be in use within the truck.
36-year old James Jenkins of Mississauga is facing:
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon in a Motor Vehicle
- 6 Highway Traffic Act offences
- 1 Dangerous Goods Transportation Act offence
He was released on an undertaking and Provincial Offences Act summons.
Anyone with information in regards to this investigation is asked to contact Sergeant Milenko Cimbur of the 2 District Response Team at 905-825-4747 ext. 2276.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
