(MOOSONEE, ON) – An arrest made on an existing warrant, led to further charges.
On June 11, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Moose Drive in the town of Moosonee, when an officer observed a person known to have an active arrest warrant.
When the officer advised the person they were under arrest, the person then began to flee the area on a pedal bike. The officer then commenced a short foot pursuit and arrested the individual.
During a search incident to arrest, police located a pellet gun.
As a result of the investigation, Dwayne EDWARDS, 40 years of age of Moosonee, was charged with the following:
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
- Obstruct peace officer
- Resist peace officer
- Failure to comply with release order
- Disguise with intent
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of illicit cannabis
- Failure to attend court while on release order
The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 14, 2024.