Houghton was found dead at a home on Sherry Lane around 1:30 a.m. on July 22.
The Gatineau charges stem from an arrest in August 2020. Cox is accused of possession of illegal cannabis and possession of a controlled substance.
In 2020, Cox was charged with possession of property obtained by crime for which he was sentenced to a fine of $200 and 18 months probation. Also last year, he was charged with possession of a controlled substance and with possession of a dangerous weapon, but those charges were stayed.
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