Kingston resident arrested in Quinte West for drug trafficking

A Kingston resident has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after he was stopped by OPP due to stolen license plates in Quinte West.

On May 20, 2020 OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in the City of Quinte West, initially arresting the driver in relation to the use of stolen licence plates. During the investigation, officers seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, cannabis and Canadian currency.

Spencer St Amand, 30 years old of Kingston was arrested and charged with:

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Fail to comply with probation – three counts
Breach of recognizance – two counts

St Amand is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 20, 2020.

Any person with information regarding the trafficking of illicit drugs is requested to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122, should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.