Ottawa man facing drug charges after traffic stop in Kemptville

By Alex Black

Posted Jul 5, 2021 01:35:48 PM.

An Ottawa man is facing three charges after provincial police seized drugs during a traffic stop in Kemptville.

Around 4:50 p.m. on Friday, July 2, the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report that a vehicle was weaving on the roadway, almost causing a collision on County Road 43, entering Kemptville.

Officers located and stopped the vehicle on County Road 43 and after speaking with the driver, started an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, officers also seized a large quantity of cannabis and more than $6,000 in cash.

Omar Omar, 24, faces the following charges:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Possession for the purpose of distributing

The accused was released with a court date in Brockville on July 30, 2021.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

High-risk sex offender considered a potential danger to young girls now living in Rideau-Vanier

Ottawa police are warning the public that a convicted man is now living in the Rideau-Vanier area of the nation's capital. According to a press release, Christopher Watts, 64, has been deemed a high-risk...

1h ago

Premiers lay out priorities for meeting with Carney next week

OTTAWA — Infrastructure investments and the state of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations are high on the agenda Canada's premiers have for an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The premiers...

4h ago

Ottawa's 2026 draft budget is about 'stability,' mayor says

The City of Ottawa's draft budget, brought to city hall on Wednesday, focuses on a low tax increase and financial stability for residents. The proposed document, which will be the centre of discussions...

4h ago

Teen caught 'flying through' intersection at 79 km/h over limit

A 17-year-old is facing a stunt driving charge after an Ottawa police officer caught them going well above the limit south of the city. According to police, the G2 licence holder was "flying through"...

4h ago

Top Stories

High-risk sex offender considered a potential danger to young girls now living in Rideau-Vanier

Ottawa police are warning the public that a convicted man is now living in the Rideau-Vanier area of the nation's capital. According to a press release, Christopher Watts, 64, has been deemed a high-risk...

1h ago

Premiers lay out priorities for meeting with Carney next week

OTTAWA — Infrastructure investments and the state of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations are high on the agenda Canada's premiers have for an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The premiers...

4h ago

Ottawa's 2026 draft budget is about 'stability,' mayor says

The City of Ottawa's draft budget, brought to city hall on Wednesday, focuses on a low tax increase and financial stability for residents. The proposed document, which will be the centre of discussions...

4h ago

Teen caught 'flying through' intersection at 79 km/h over limit

A 17-year-old is facing a stunt driving charge after an Ottawa police officer caught them going well above the limit south of the city. According to police, the G2 licence holder was "flying through"...

4h ago

Most Watched Today

4:22

National Remembrance Day ceremony brings Canadians together in Ottawa

The National Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa brought Canadians of all walks of life for a moment of reflection and gratitude in the nation's capital.

2:38

Canada loses its measles elimination status

Canada has had its measles elimination status revoked after more than 25 years. Erica Natividad with what this means and what it will take to get it back.

0:44

Canada Post submits 'transformation plan' for postal service to feds

Canada Post CEO says the crown corporation has submitted its 'transformation plan' to Ottawa in a move to modernize the postal service amid ongoing labour disputes and economic challenges.

2:40

Health experts are warning this flu season could hit harder than usual

Cold and flu season is back and this year health experts say it could hit harder than usual. They're warning Canadians to take precautions early. Catalina Gillies reports.

1:56

Will Carney's projects list have a pipeline?

The Prime Minister is preparing to unveil the second batch of nation-building projects to be fast-tracked. While the list reportedly includes mines & LNG projects, it's unclear if it will have the pipeline Alberta is asking for.

41m ago