Traffic stop results in the arrest of three men, illegal drugs seized

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As a result of a traffic stop by Brantford police patrol officers, three men were arrested, brass knuckles and illegal drugs were seized.

On April 9, 2025, officers with the Brantford Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling on Brock Street. Three men were within the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle did not have a valid license and was currently wanted by the Brantford Police Service on an unendorsed warrant.

Officers observed a bag containing a white, powdered substance in clear view. Additionally, search incident to arrest located suspected crack cocaine and multiple cell phones in the possession the male passengers. 

As a result of the traffic stop, the following illegal drugs were seized by patrol officers:
•Approximately 22.7 grams of suspected fentanyl
•Approximately 10 grams of suspected crack cocaine
•Approximately 24 tablets of dilaudid
•Brass knuckles
•Multiple cell phones

The men were arrested, and charges as follows:

A 41-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with:
•Unauthorized Possession of Weapon 
•Possession for the Purpose Schedule I - Other Drugs Possession Schedule II - Other Drugs 
•Probation order: non-compliance 
•Firearm or weapon: possession contrary to prohibition order x2

A 41-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with:
•Possession for the Purpose Schedule I - Other Drugs 
•Unauthorized Possession of Weapon 
•Probation order: non-compliance 
•Firearm or weapon: possession contrary to prohibition order x4. 

And a 42-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with:
•Possession for the Purpose Schedule I - Other Drugs, 
•Possession Schedule I - Cocaine 
•Unauthorized Possession of Weapon 
•Firearm or weapon: possession contrary to prohibition order 
•Drive While Suspended x2.

All three accused were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information on any other illegal drug-related activities is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/