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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

Monday, 18 September 2023 16:31

By Linda Morgan

Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services

Police seize suspected fentanyl and cocaine

A Toronto man is facing charges after a drug bust in St. Catharines.

On Friday, police stopped a car on Carlton Street near Shakespeare Avenue.

Officers searched the vehicle after spotting an open alcoholic drink.

Police say suspected green and purple fentanyl were found, as well as cocaine and $1200 cash.

Roshawn Eric Palmer, 33, has been remanded into custody.

He has been charged with the following offences:

Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Fail to Comply with Release Order

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call police at 905-688-4111, dial option #3, extension #1009787.

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