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Erratic driver concern, three suspects arrested

Two Maidstone residents as well as a Lloydminster man are facing charges following a Highway 16 traffic stop.

On May 5th, North Battleford RCMP got a call concerning an erratic driver on Highway 16.

Officers say they conducted a traffic stop and their search yielded a loaded handgun and about 112 grams of suspected cocaine.

Police have charged 33-year-old Troy Amson and 35-year-old Steven Vu from Maidstone as well as 33-year-old Devin Bonick from Lloydminster with several charges including:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a firearm in a vehicle
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm

Vu also was charged with resisting a peace officer and operation of a conveyance while prohibited.

The trio will appear in Battleford Provincial Court on June 6th at 2 p.m.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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