(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) - Two individuals have been charged with weapons and cannabis-related offences following a traffic stop in Simcoe.

On Monday, November 3, 2025, at approximately 11:10 pm, the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious person possibly entering vehicles in the area of Norris Street and Lee Avenue in Simcoe. While investigating, a responding officer was alerted to a nearby vehicle after receiving a notification from the police cruiser’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

During an interaction with the driver and passenger, the officer observed a firearm and a crossbow inside the vehicle, leading to both individuals being taken into custody. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of dried cannabis, and other cannabis products.

As result, 32-year-old Travis JACOBS of Norfolk County was charged with the following alleged offences:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm, - Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order, - Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place, - Possession for the purpose of distributing, - Fail to comply with Probation Order - two counts)

Also charged is 32-year-old Darren GRAHAM, of Norfolk County, with the following alleged offences:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm, - Possession of over 30g of dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place, - Possession for the purpose of distributing, - Drive motor vehicle - no licence, - Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit, - No mudguard

The accused individuals remain in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.