An Ennismore, Ont., man faces drug trafficking charges after police say he failed to stop for an officer in Cobourg, Ont., on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Cobourg Police Service, around 3:50 p.m., an officer on patrol identified a man currently serving a licence suspension driving a vehicle.
The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop and fled the scene, police allege.
A short time later, officers located the man walking southbound on D’Arcy Street. The suspect fled but police made a quick arrest following a short foot pursuit.
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Police say he was found in possession of cash and approximately $25,000 worth of drugs which included 75 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 98 grams of suspected cocaine, 30 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, and 10 grams of suspected fentanyl.
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Michael Rutledge, 41, of Ennismore, was charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and one count each of flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, obstructing police, driving while under suspension and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Police on Monday said Rutledge was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.
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