DRIVER FACING NUMEROUS CHARGES AFTER VEHICLE SKIPS RIDE CHECK - Large Quantity Of Illegal Drugs Seized
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DRIVER FACING NUMEROUS CHARGES AFTER VEHICLE SKIPS RIDE CHECK
Large Quantity Of Illegal drugs Seized
(KINGSTON, ON) - Officers have made a significant seizure of illegal drugs after a car failed to stop at a RIDE program in Kington.
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, shortly after 2:00 am, officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program at the Montreal Street exit from Highway 401 in Kington.
A car initially failed to stop for officers but was stopped nearby.
As a result of the initial investigation, the driver was arrested and a search of the vehicle located over 450 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over 225 grams of suspected cocaine, as well as approximately $11,000 in cash.
Chanelle BERMINGHAM, age 31 of Toronto, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - two counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-over $5000
- Obstructing a peace officer
- Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code - two counts
- Driving while under suspension
- Operate a vehicle without insurance
- Disobey an officer directing traffic
- Fail to comply with a probation order
The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on November 6, 2025.