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.