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Loaded gun and drugs found during traffic stop for speeding in Lakeshore

File photo of an Essex County OPP vehicle, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor) File photo of an Essex County OPP vehicle, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)
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A 41-year-old Windsor man is facing charges after police say a loaded gun and drugs were found during a traffic stop on Highway 401 in Lakeshore.

Just after 1 p.m. on Aug. 6, a Lakeshore OPP officer saw a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 401 and a traffic stop was initiated.

While speaking with the driver, the officer discovered the driver had an outstanding arrest warrant.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was placed under arrest and a search incident to arrest resulted in police seizing suspected cocaine and opiates.

Police say they searched the vehicle and located more suspected opiates, drug paraphernalia, a quantity of cash, and multiple prohibited weapons including a loaded handgun.

Orlando Anthony Newman, 41, from Windsor has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (eight counts)
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon (three counts)
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) · Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 - 888 - 310 - 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 - 800 - 222 - 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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