(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals in relation to an assault with a weapon incident in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
On March 20, 2024, at approximately 1:35 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment and Huronia West Crime Unit responding to a report of a shooting on Mosley Street. The victim suffered moderate injuries, which were treated on scene by the EMS.
Both the accused were still on the premises when police arrived and were arrested without incident. During the investigation, police seized 0.8 grams of fentanyl.
On March 21, 2024, a search warrant was executed at the residence of the first accused. The following items were seized:
- Glock air pistol
- Beretta air pistol
- Air pistol
Derek PUSHIE, 48-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Pointing a firearm
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Firearm – use while committing offence
- Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
- Robbery with weapon
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
- Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)
Michael CAIN, 40-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Pointing a firearm
- Firearm – use while committing offence
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
- Robbery with weapon
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
Both the accused’s appeared in Bail Court on March 21, 2024. The accused’s will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie at a future date.
The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
