Sarnia men face multiple firearms charges following traffic stop: Police

Journal staff Two Sarnia men face multiple charges after a pair of loaded handguns were seized during a traffic stop this week, police say. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Nov.

Journal staff

Two Sarnia men face multiple charges after a pair of loaded handguns were seized during a traffic stop this week, police say.

The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Nov. 8 in the area of Indian Road at Highway 402, where officers were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle parked in the area. Police arrived to find a vehicle occupied with two adult males inside.

“An investigation was initiated that resulted in the discovery of a loaded handgun and the arrest of both suspects,” a news release stated. “A search of the vehicle resulted in locating a second loaded handgun.

“The driver was also arrested for offences related to impaired driving.”

 As a result, a 20-year-old Sarnia man is charged with the following:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm x2
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm x2
• Careless use of a firearm x2
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm x2
• Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition x2
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x2
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Operation while impaired
• Operation while impaired – BAC over 80
  

 A 22-year-old Sarnia man is charged with the following:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose