NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH – On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a motorcycle for a provincial offences violation on George Street near Charles Street in Town of Arthur.
It was reported that the driver attempted to flee the scene, however, police were able to place the driver under arrest after a brief struggle. Investigation revealed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen from an address in Oxford County.
Police spoke with the driver and determined that they were displaying signs of drug impairment. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.
Police discovered the accused was in possession of a stolen handgun, ammunition, a switchblade knife, and a quantity of Fentanyl.
As a result of the investigation, Tomasz Kurzydlowski, 41-years-old of Kitchener, faces the following charges:
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Resist Peace Officer
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance-Fentanyl
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/Ammunition
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (2 counts)
- Operation While Impaired by Drug
- Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking
- Fail to Stop for Police
- Drive while Under Suspension (2 counts)
The accused is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on Oct. 5, 2020.
Any person with information regarding this person should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2000.
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