On December 10, 2022, members of the North Bay Police Service arrested a 22-year old male on drug and weapon charges.

The accused in this incident is Ryan Howard ROBINSON, male, age 22, of Toronto, Ontario, who is charged with:

• One count of Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
• One count of Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• One count of Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• One count of Carrying concealed weapon
• Once could of Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
• One count of Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
• One count of Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
• One count of Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
• One count of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking
• One count of Possession of a Schedule I Substance

On December 10, 2022, members of the North Bay Police Service conducted a traffic stop on Main Street West, North Bay, of a vehicle in which the accused was travelling as a passenger. Police conducted a search and subsequently arrested and charged the accused.

Searches by police resulted in the seizure of:

• Approximately 6 grams of suspected Fentanyl
• Approximately 16 suspected Oxycodone pills
• Approximately 13 grams of suspected Cannabis
• A loaded handgun and accompanying ammunition
• A quantity of Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $2,000.

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