(RED LAKE, ON) – A Red Lake resident is facing numerous weapons related charges.
On July 29,2024, and at approximately 7:15 a.m., officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of an armed individual who had barricaded themselves inside a cabin at Sportsman’s Lodge on Little Vermillion Lake.
Just before 2:00 p.m., and with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators, and the Red Lake Detachment Crime Unit, one individual was safely arrested. The individual was later transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services for further assessment.
As a result, Lexus MCKAY, 25-years-old, of Red Lake, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Assault with A Weapon
- Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
- Reckless discharge of firearm – life or safety
- Mischief – destroys or damages property
- Pointing a Firearm
The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date.