Traffic Stop in St. Catharines Leads to Drug, Weapon Charges

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 17:15

By Linda Morgan

Weapons and drugs seized during traffic stop

A man from Brampton is facing drug and weapon charges after a traffic stop in St. Catharines.

Early Saturday morning, patrol officers Stopped an Audi near Church Street and Niagara.

Police say the vehicle didn't have a properly registered license plate.

During the stop, officers spotted cannabis inside the car.

The driver was arrested, and the vehicle was searched.

Police also found a revolver, a 15 inch hunting knife with a 10 inch fixed blade, suspected cocaine and suspected fentanyl.

Nineteen year old Tyrese Amos Ross Fisher faces numerous charges.

A bail hearing took place later that day, and he has been remanded into custody.

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