WEAPONS OFFENCES
WEAPONS OFFENCES
On March 30th 2023, Members of the Saugeen Shores Police Criminal Investigation Branch entered into an investigation in an attempt to locate a male wanted on several warrants.
On May 4th 2023, Detectives attended a residence in the 700 block of Wellington Street in an effort to locate the accused. While on the property detectives could hear the male screaming from inside a residence that he was in possession of a firearm. Officers took cover in the area and soon after the accused exited a residence and engaged with police. Detectives were able to place the accused under arrest without incident.
A search of the accused upon arrest located the following:
- Fully loaded .45 calibre revolver-style handgun - concealed in his sweater
- Fully loaded .22 calibre revolver style handgun - concealed in his shorts
- Bear spray
- Folding knife
The Accused was transported to the Saugeen Shores Police Station at 1240 Mackenzie Road.
A search warrant was granted for the residence and was executed the same day. Several firearms, weapons and ammunition were seized.
A 29-year-old of Saugeen Shores is charged with:
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose - 4 counts
Unauthorized possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm - 2 counts
Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon - 1 count
Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo - 2 counts
Carry Firearm, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner - 2 counts
Carrying Concealed Weapon - 4 counts
Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon - 1 count
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order - 2 counts
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition - 4 counts
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm - 3 counts
Possession of Loaded Prohibited or restricted Firearm - 1 count
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order - 4 counts
Unauthorized possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm - 3 counts
Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition - 1 count
Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon - 1 count
The Accused was also arrested on his outstanding warrants for the following offences:
Voyeurism – 1 count
Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm – 1 count
Public Mischief – 1 count
Fraud Under $5000 – 9 counts
He was held for a Bail Hearing and remanded into custody.
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