The North Bay Police Service arrested a 41-year-old man for weapon and drug trafficking offences and seized approximately $12,000-worth of illegal drugs.

The accused in this incident is Stephen CORNISH, male, age 41, of North Bay, who is charged with:

• One count of Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Three counts of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking
• One count of Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order

On December 19, 2024, the accused was located outside of a convenience store on O’Brien Street, North Bay. The accused was wanted by police on an outstanding warrant and was arrested. Police conducted a search incident to arrest of the accused and located illegal drugs and a weapon.

Searches by police resulted in the seizure of:

• Approximately 75 grams of suspected cocaine
• Approximately 5 grams of suspected fentanyl
• Approximately 2 grams of suspected heroin
• Two knives
• A can of bear mace
• Drug trafficking equipment
• A quantity of Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized in this incident is approximately $12,000.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.