Man charged for firearm and drug offences in Fredericton

A 25-year-old man was charged for firearm and drug offences on Wednesday, the Fredericton Police Force said in a press release.

Police said the man was arrested following a traffic stop on King Street in Fredericton.

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“The drugs and the firearm were located in the vehicle incident to arrest,” police said.

According to authorities, Bradley John Bonnell appeared before a judge Thursday morning and has also been charged with driving while suspended, possession of methamphetamine and cocaine, unauthorized possession of a firearm, as well as additional firearms charge.

Bonnell has been released on a judge’s release order and will appear in court again on Oct. 23.

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