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PEC traffic stop leads to four locals charges

By Lindsey Harren Aug 17, 2026 | 4:29 PM

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Four people are facing charges in Prince Edward County.

The OPP have announced that last Wednesday local officers along with members of the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit, conducted a traffic stop in the county.

Officer seized over 60 grams of suspected cocaine, and over $160 in Canadian currency, along with items associated with drug trafficking. Police have charged Michael Marks, Peter Norton, and Jodie Wells, who are all from Picton. In addition to Marty Cocklin from Wellington. All four are charged with being in possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

They have been released with a court date in October.