Local man at a Bancroft residence arrested for possession of drugs

Bancroft OPP have arrested a local man found with suspected methamphetamine.

Police said they were called to a disturbance on Sunday just before 4 p.m. One of the people at the residence was breaching conditions of a prohibition order.

After an arrest and search, police found suspected meth.

The 38-year-old is charged with possession of a schedule one drug and failure to comply with a prohibition order.

The matter will be addressed at Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft Nov. 4.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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