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Riding “Up-Stop”, Man Gets Busted With Weed
posted (April 24, 2015)
34 year-old Marlon Chavez was caught by police riding "up-stop," and when police stopped him for breaking the rule of the road, they also searched him and found marijuana. So, now, instead of facing a bike offence, he's also being charged with drug trafficking.

Police were on mobile patrol when they spotted Chavez riding his bike against the flow of traffic in the area of St. Joseph Street. They found 60.5 grams - or 2.1 ounces - of marijuana in his pocket - which exceeds the legal maximum for possession, and is listed as drug trafficking.

He arraigned before Chief Magistrate Ann Marie Smith today, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was released on bail of $500, and his case was adjourned until June 18. If convicted, Chavez faces a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a possible jail sentence of 3 years in prison.

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