WANTED MAN FLEES POLICE, WHO ARREST 2 OTHERS IN HUNTSVILLE

HUNTSVILLE — The OPP are looking for one man and have two others from Bracebridge and Lake of Bays in custody charged with numerous offences — including one involving gun possession — after a police stop here early yesterday.

They say that on March 2, at 7:38 a.m., an officer with the Huntsville detachment was on patrol when they initiated a traffic stop on West Road.

An investigation found that Taylor Sovereign, 27, a passenger in the car, was wanted for bail violations. But he fled on foot leaving the driver and one other occupant.

Police are looking for Taylor Sovereign, 27, after he fled police yesterday during a traffic stop.

Central Region OPP, Canine Unit with Central Region OPP Emergency Response Team, and Huntsville Detachment members completed a search for him but were not successful in finding him.

As result of the investigation police located and seized a quantity of controlled substances and a 30-06 calibre rifle, from the car.

Police found what looked like a sawed-off rifle. Two people were charged with its possession. (OPP photos)

The following two people were charged.

Kathleen van Duzen, 25, of Lake of Bays, faces charges of:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance- crack cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance- cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a firearm obtained by crime contrary to section 96(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm contrary to section 94 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

And Kali Lebrun, 22, of Bracebridge, is charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance- crack cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance- cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Possession of a firearm obtained by crime contrary to section 96(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm contrary to section 94 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The two accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear on March 29, 2022 in the Ontario Court of Justice Huntsville.

Sovereign remains wanted by police who say there is no concern for public safety.

They ask that if anyone knows his location or sees him to contact your local police service.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have information about this please contact the Huntsville OPP Detachment at 705-789-5551 or the Provincial Communication Centre at 888-310-1122. You can also provide an anonymous tip online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka on Twitter or Facebook.

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