Woman wanted for drug-related charges turns herself into CKPS

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3 days ago

Chatham-Kent police say a 22-year-old woman has turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest for missing a court appearance for drug-related charges.
On July 30, 2024, during a traffic stop in Chatham, officers say the driver provided false identification. The driver, a 22-year-old woman from Hamilton, was arrested for obstructing police and possession of forged documents.
Upon investigation, police say a large quantity of cash and a scale were located inside of the vehicle.
On Aug. 7, 2024, members of the Intelligence Unit conducted a systematic search of the vehicle which resulted in the discovery and seizure of the following items:
129.73 grams of cocaine with an approximate street value of $12,973
1,986.74 grams of methamphetamine (with an approximate street value of $119,204.40
221.99 grams of fentanyl with an approximate street value of $55,497.50
$1,870 in Canadian currency
Two digital scales
A prohibited weapon
A gold watch
As a result, reasonable grounds existed to charge the accused with the following offences:
Count 1: Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking
Count 3: Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking
Count 4: Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or restricted
She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters and scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 06, 2024, which she failed to attend, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
On July 21, she turned herself in at the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters in relation to her outstanding warrant. She is currently being held for bail.