A Drumheller man pleaded guilty to drug and weapons charges.
Michael Farmer appeared in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, September 10, via closed-circuit television to enter his pleas.
The court heard that on July 13, 2020, police had entered into an investigation and were performing surveillance on a residence. Farmer was arrested and police seized a small amount of drugs and 7.4 grams of fentanyl.
On October 30, 2020, Farmer was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a traffic stop. Police observed a drug pipe in plain view. Upon searching they discovered 2.38 grams of fentanyl and cocaine.
On June 30, 2021, Farmer was on release and was under conditions. He was in a motor vehicle and was arrested. He was in possession of two cell phones, which he was prohibited from in his release conditions, brass knuckles, and 1.05 grams of cocaine.
He also pleaded guilty to a curfew violation and not living where approved on July 23, 2021.
The crown and defense were joined in recommending a sentence of 60 days for which he was given credit for pre-trial custody, followed by 12 months of probation.
