OPP lay weapons charges

Six firearms seized, drug trafficking charge laid  

On Jan. 24, shortly before 5 p.m., members of Huronia West OPP and Collingwood Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a warrant at a residence on Charles Street, in Stayner.
A man was arrested and charged with possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, contrary to the Criminal Code, and trafficking a Schedule 1 substance (cocaine), contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  
Police also located and seized five rifles and a shotgun from the residence.
To maintain the integrity of the investigation, the identity of the accused will not be released at this time, and there is no concern for public safety. The CSCU is continuing to investigate the incident.  
The accused was also wanted on outstanding warrants and later turned over to the Toronto Police Service.
The warrant was executed with the assistance of members from the OPP Central Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU).

Impaired collision reveals concealed weapon 

Police were called to a Jan. 18 collision where a single motor vehicle had collided with a tree on 33/34 Sideroad Nottawasaga at 10:08 p.m. Upon speaking to the lone occupant, officers quickly determined the driver was impaired.
Following a police investigation, Laurice Petzke, 50, of Meaford was arrested and charged with;
Operation while impaired-blood drug concentration; unauthorized possession of a weapon; carry concealed prohibited device or ammunition; possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine; possession of a Schedule 1 substance – opioid; possession of a Schedule 1 substance – other drugs.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Feb. 9.