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Pocketknife, brass knuckles and fentanyl found on man: police

At around 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, a 911 caller reported a person with a weapon in the 300 block of Bush Street
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A 27-year-old man is facing drug and weapons charges after an arrest over the weekend.

At around 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, a 911 caller reported a person with a weapon in the 300 block of Bush Street.

Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrived on scene and found the accused.

Police say a search of the accused found a pocketknife, brass knuckles, and approximately eight grams of suspected fentanyl.

As a result, Brent Boissoneau was arrested and charged with:

  • Breach of Recognizance (x2)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x2)
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl)
  • Possession of Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order (x3)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. None of the allegations have been tested in court and Boissoneau is considered innocent until proven guilty.