Fergus man faces weapon charges after traffic stop
FERGUS – A Fergus man has been charged after police found a prohibited weapon in a vehicle following a traffic stop here on Wednesday.
Wellington County OPP officials say an officer pulled over a black sedan in Fergus for an alleged driving violation on Feb. 8.
Randy Cormier, 38, of Fergus, was charged with:
- driving while suspended;
- being a novice driver with a blood-alcohol level above zero;
- unauthorized possession of a weapon; and
- five counts of possession of a prohibited weapon.
He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
OPP spokesperson Jacob Unger explained the weapon was "a noxious substance which [is] ... considered a prohibited weapon."
He added the five possession charges "deal with the fact that he is on prohibition" and can't possess that weapon.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at www.csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
