Pubdate: Sat, 24 Mar 2007
Source: Ottawa Citizen (CN ON)
Copyright: 2007 The Ottawa Citizen
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/ottawa/ottawacitizen/
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OPP CONSTABLE FACING DRUG CHARGES WILL SPEND WEEKEND IN JAIL AFTER 
BAIL HEARING ADJOURNED

BROCKVILLE - A 37-year-old OPP police officer facing drug charges 
will be spending at least the weekend in jail following a court 
appearance in Brockville yesterday.

Const. Maurice Morrissette, who lives in Kemptville, made his first 
court appearance following his arrest Thursday on charges of 
trafficking of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of a 
controlled substance and obstructing justice. His bail hearing was 
adjourned until Monday, when it is believed his brother will be able 
to attend and act as a surety for Const. Morrissette's release.

More than a dozen names of people were identified as people Const. 
Morrissette is forbidden to have contact with because they could be 
involved in the case or are potential witnesses. One charge of 
possession of a controlled substance was laid last August, at which 
time he was suspended with pay. All other charges were laid Thursday.

Police say the arrest was made following a joint RCMP-OPP 
investigation into the drug and contraband cigarette trade in 
Prescott and area that began in 2005. 
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