Belleville Police Service cruiser. /BPS Facebook photo
Three men from the Scarborough, Toronto and Newcastle areas are facing charges a traffic stop led to the alleged seizure of a firearm and cannabis in Belleville, say police.
On Dec. 5, 2025, at about 10:43 p.m., the Belleville Police Service said officers initiated a traffic stop in the city’s downtown area.
After speaking with the driver and occupants, officers allege they detected a strong odour of cannabis coming from the vehicle, which led to a search.
During the search, officers said they located a firearm in a waistband among one of the accused and also seized an open bag of cannabis.
As a result of the investigation, police said Miciah Williams, 21, of Scarborough, was charged with occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm.
Kael Davis, 22, of Toronto, was also charged with occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, driving with a handheld communications device, driving with cannabis readily available, and failure to have an insurance card, reported police.
The investigation also led to Austin Wright, 24, of Newcastle, charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
