TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO MULTIPLE CHARGES
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(Hawkesbury, ON) OPP officers from Hawkesbury Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Higginson Street, in the town of Hawkesbury, following a violation of the Highway Traffic Act.
On the night of May 3, shortly after 9 pm, during the investigation, the officers observed a black backpack containing a black conductive energy weapon. Also located in the backpack was a tear gas cannister, numerous knifes and an axe.
Following the investigation, 50-year-old Yan Eric Joseph PARE from Hawkesbury was charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
- Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
- Improper number plate light
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 29 at the L’Orignal courthouse.
43-year-old Ryan PARSON from Hawkesbury was charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order - four counts
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order - three counts
The accused was held for a bail hearing on May 4, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal.