Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges against a novice Sioux Lookout driver

A Sioux Lookout traffic stop led to multiple drug trafficking charges.  

Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop on Tuesday, July 19, which led to the discovery of a novice driver in possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.  

As a result, 19-year-old Alexander CLOUTIER-WALKER, of Sioux Lookout, has been arrested and charged with the following offences:  

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine, contrary to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Section 5(2), 

• Possession of over 30g of dried cannabis in a public place, contrary to Cannabis Act Section 8(1)(a). 

As well as multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Act.  

The accused has been released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sioux Lookout on August 23, 2022, at 9:00 am to answer these charges.