A 53-year-old Belleville man wanted on committal warrants was allegedly found hiding in a trunk and in possession of cocaine after a traffic stop, say police.
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 20256, at about 2:50 a.m., the Belleville Police Service said officers observed a vehicle driving in the city’s east end associated with a man known to be wanted on committal warrants.
A woman was reportedly driving the vehicle with a man in a passenger’s seat and police initiated a traffic stop.
Meanwhile, after approaching the vehicle, officers said they saw a man hiding in the trunk, who was subsequently identified and arrested on the outstanding committal warrants.
During the arrest, officers alleged cocaine was found in the man’s jacket pocket.
As a result of the investigation, police said the 53-year-old Belleville man was charged with possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine.
This charge has not been proven in court. The accused was released on an undertaking with a scheduled court date in March.
