CHARGES LAID AFTER OPP SEIZE LOADED HANDGUN AND DRUGS IN PEMBROKE
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(PEMBROKE, ON) - Two people have been charged in connection with a loaded firearm and drug trafficking.
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, shortly after 1:00 am, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Paul Martin Drive in Pembroke, which subsequently led to a criminal investigation. As a result, officers seized a loaded handgun, suspected fentanyl, cell phones, and Canadian currency.
Destini BARKLEY, 26 years old and Nathaniel MCDONALD, 20 years old, both of Ottawa were arrested and charged with the following:
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes - two counts
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm - licence
- Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime - under $5000
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - three counts
Barkley was further charged with fail to comply with probation order.
Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.