Hamilton Police Patrol Officers investigate a stolen U-Haul truck and locate several illicit drugs. The occupants of the vehicle have been arrested and held for Bail Court.

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a U-Haul rental van at the intersection of Cannon Street West and James Street North in the City of Hamilton. The vehicle was observed driving suspiciously northbound on James Street South . Through investigation, police learned the vehicle had been reported as stolen.

The occupants were placed under arrest and a subsequent search resulted in the seizure of several illicit drugs.

Charged

Dustin Laughton 36-years-old

• Possession of Controlled Drugs (X3) – Cocaine, Fentanyl and Heroin
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (X3) - Cocaine, Fentanyl and Heroin
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Fail to Comply Probation (X2)
• Possession Stolen Property Over $5,000

Charged

Brianne Brillinger 31-years-old

• Possession of Controlled Drugs (X4) – Cocaine, Fentanyl, Cannabis Resin and Heroin
• Possession Stolen Property Over $5,000
• Fail to Comply Probation (X2)
• Fail To Comply Undertaking