On June 5, 2013, just before 11:30am, Powerview RCMP conducted a traffic stop in relation to a speeding vehicle in Fort Alexander.
Further investigation revealed a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles) and approximately 15 grams of marijuana.
Police have charged the driver, 19-year-old Vincent O’Laney, with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a prohibited weapon as well as a charge under the Highway Traffic Act for speeding. His passenger, 19-year-old Brandon Courchene, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Both men have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Pine Falls Provincial Court on July 24, 2013.
Powerview RCMP continues with drug enforcement and traffic safety enforcement in the community and surrounding area. Anyone with information regarding drug activity in their community is asked to contact their local police agency.
