Traffic stop in Arva leads to gun, drug, and impaired driving charges for London man

A 25-year-old London man faces a slew of charges, including possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, and driving while impaired by a drug, after a traffic stop in Arva.

Officers with the Middlesex County OPP pulled the vehicle over on Medway Road, near Richmond Street, at around 9 p.m. Saturday.

They say the driver was driving while suspended, and further investigation revealed possession of a semi-automatic handgun. Police say the handgun was reported stolen during a 2012 break and enter.

As a result of the investigation, the 25 year old was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a Schedule II substance- Cannabis Marihuana
• Driving While Ability Impaired – motor vehicle (Drug)
• Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition
• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Carrying concealed weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Handle firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

The accused was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.