The Nipawin/Smeaton RCMP have charged a man after a loaded handgun, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other illicit substances were seized during a traffic stop in Nipawin.
On Sept. 26, at approximately 4:15 a.m, Nipawin/Smeaton RCMP were patrolling in the community. They performed a traffic stop on a vehicle, requiring a driver’s license, registration, and a sobriety test. During the stop, officers said they noticed open alcohol in the vehicle. Investigation determined the driver was impaired and was arrested.
Officials said that during the search, officers located and seized a loaded handgun along with 21 grams of cocaine, four grams of methamphetamine, 44 grams of hydromorphone, 84 milligrams of fentanyl patches, ammunition, weapons, cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and identification belonging to other individuals and a wallet previously reposted stolen to Nipawin RCMP.
As a result of the investigation 39-year-old Jered Waddington from Nipawin faces 11 charges, some including operation while impaired (alcohol) of motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession for the purpose of trafficking—other, and possession of weapon for dangerous purpose.
Waddington appeared in Melfort Provincial Court Thursday.
Nipawin/Smeaton RCMP continue to investigate.
