Charges Laid After Drug Discovery During Traffic Stop in Whitby
A male has been charged following a traffic stop in Whitby where drugs were discovered.
On September 9, 2024, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers from the Central West Division conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Burns Street West and Clarence Drive. During the search of the vehicle, conducted under the Cannabis Control Act, police found a quantity of drugs believed to include cocaine, fentanyl, and oxycodone.
The individual, identified as Brayden Wallace, age 23 from Oshawa, faces multiple charges including:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Driving a vehicle with cannabis readily available
Wallace was released on an Undertaking following the incident.
The police have requested that anyone with information regarding this incident contact the Central West Division. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.
