Hamilton, Ontario,
16
October
2018
|
16:54
America/New_York

Police Arrest Guelph Man for Possession of Drugs and Firearm

After observing a motor vehicle conduct traffic violations, police initiated a traffic stop and investigated the occupants. A Guelph man has been arrested and charged with drug and firearm-related offences. The male appeared in court on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

On Monday, October 15, 2018, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Hamilton Police conducted a traffic stop on a silver Mercedes Benz in the area of Garfield Avenue North and King Street East due to Highway Traffic Act violations.

While speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, observations were made by police which lead to the arrest of the male passenger. A search of the male revealed he was in possession of a large number of illicit drugs and a loaded firearm

On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the male appeared at the John Sopinka Courthouse to answer to several drug and firearm-related charges.

SEIZED

  • Sig Sauer Handgun
  • Undisclosed amount of Canadian currency
  • Crystal Meth - 55 grams
  • Crack Cocaine - 112 grams
  • Cocaine - 23 grams
  • Purple Heroin - 117 grams

CHARGED

Maciej Dymkowski, 34-year-old male from Guelph

CHARGES

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession proceeds of crime
  • Fail to comply – Recognizance X3
  • Possession weapon dangerous to the public
  • Carry concealed weapon
  • Carry firearm in a careless manner
  • Possession of prohibited firearm