North Bay police say suspect pointed handgun at victim, caught with $150K in drugs

A 42-year-old man has been charged with drug and other offences after police in North Bay received a report Monday of someone pointing a handgun at a victim.

Police responded around 3 p.m. to the report on Lakeshore Drive.

Police “conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which the accused was travelling,” North Bay police said in a news release Tuesday.

“At that time, the accused was placed under arrest.”

Police obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence and found a cache of illegal drugs, including 321 grams of suspected fentanyl; 256 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine and 47 grams of suspected cocaine.

Other items seized include a 9mm handgun, brass knuckles and a butterfly knife.

“The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $152,600,” police said.

“The victim and accused are known to one another.”

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The accused in the case has been charged with trafficking, firearms offences, forcible confinement, uttering threats and possession of property obtained by crime.

The accused is being held pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.