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London Police Service Police Press Releases

One Arrested Following Firearm Incident

LONDON, ON (May 27, 2025) – A London man has been arrested after members of the London Police Service responded to a weapons call in the city’s downtown core last night.

Shortly before 10 p.m., last night, police were called after a man was seen showing citizens what appeared to be an alleged firearm in the area of Wellington Street and Horton Street East.

A description of the suspect was provided to police.

Officers located and arrested the man still in the area.

A BB style replica handgun was located and seized.

As a result of the investigation, Brian Robert Redmond, 37, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Carry a concealed weapon; and,
  • Possession of an imitation weapon.

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on July 10, 2025, in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

Austin LLOYD Facing Numerous Charges Following Firearm Incident

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an incident involving a firearm in Trenton.

On May 19, 2025 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Officers with the Quinte West OPP and OPP Canine Unit responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Trenton Street, Quinte West. Police received information that an individual had entered a residence and assaulted the occupants brandishing a firearm. Only minor injuries were sustained in this incident.

An investigation conducted by Quinte West OPP and the Quinte West Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) led to the arrest of a 29-year-old from Quinte West on May 23, 2025.

Austin LLOYD, 29-years-old, from Quinte West, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Pointing a Firearm x2
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Assault with a Weapon x2
  • Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm x2
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  •  Possession of Weapon for dangerous Purpose
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order x2
  • Assault

The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

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Burlington OPP Police Press Releases

24 Year Old Facing Numerous Firearms Charges #Uprising #OntarioMilitia

(BURLINGTON, ON) – An individual is facing 19 firearms-related Criminal Code (CC) charges following an investigation into the importation of firearms and prohibited devices.

In March 2025, members assigned to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) in Niagara and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations initiated an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged importation of firearms and prohibited devices from the U.S. into Canada.

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, an individual was arrested in Burlington by members assigned to BEST from the OPP, Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, Niagara Regional Police Service, and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) with assistance from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Highway Enforcement Team and the OPP Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit.

As a result, Daniel MENEZES, age 24 of Hamilton, has been charged with the following 19 offences contrary to the CC:

  •         Import a firearm knowing it’s unauthorized – two counts
  •         Unauthorized importation of a firearm – two counts
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device – two counts
  •         Possession of a firearm knowing it was unauthorized – two counts
  •         Possession of a prohibited device knowing it was unauthorized – two counts
  •         Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition – two counts
  •         Import a prohibited device knowing it’s unauthorized
  •         Import components for the use in making automatic firearms knowing it’s unauthorized
  •         Unauthorized importation of a prohibited device
  •         Unauthorized importation of components for use in the making of automatic firearms
  •         Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  •         Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
  •         Possession of a prohibited weapon

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton on May 14, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Brier & Brody EDWARDS Were Arrested

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Officers from the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with support from the Dryden OPP CSCU, Northwest Region (NWR) Emergency Response Team, NWR Canine Unit, and Sioux Lookout Detachment have arrested and charged two individuals for drug trafficking and firearms offences in the Municipality, thanks to ongoing investigations being conducted by the Sioux Lookout CSCU.

On Wednesday, April 17th, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, police executed a search warrant at a local residence on Highland Park Drive, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. During the search, officers seized prohibited firearms, ammunition, and prohibited firearms accessories, as well as suspected illicit substances and proceeds of crime. Following investigation, charges have been laid against two Sioux Lookout residents.

Brody EDWARDS, 21-years-old of Sioux Lookout, Ontario, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm – three counts

·      Carless storage of Firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – three counts

·      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Possession of a firearm knowing the Serial number has been tampered with

·      Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Brier EDWARDS, 18-years-old of Sioux Lookout, Ontario has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Both accused have been remanded into custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden, on April 23, 2025.

If you have any information about illegal firearms or the trafficking of illicit substances in Sioux Lookout, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Davide DUNCAN Facing Numerous Firearms Charges

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) locate a loaded 9mm handgun and cash at a traffic stop.

On April 1, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the OPP were on patrol traveling eastbound on Highway 17 near Algoma Mills. A vehicle approached the police cruiser from behind with its high beams on and subsequently overtook the officer in the passing lane.

The officer initiated a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Birchwood Circle in the Town of Blind River. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of cannabis emanating from the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle was conducted, and police seized a loaded 9mm pistol, ten 9mm rounds, and a ten-round 9mm magazine from the glove compartment. Additionally, officers discovered four bundles of Canadian currency, a Ziploc bag of coins, a wallet with cash (totalling over $20,000), a marijuana grinder, and two cell phones. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to Blind River detachment for processing.

Davide DUNCAN, 22 years-of-age from Scarborough was charged with:

  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused remains in custody.

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London Police Service Police Press Releases

Singh Harpreet Arrested After Pointing Firearm At Snowplow Operator

LONDON, ON (February 14, 2025) – A London man has been charged after members of the London Police Service Uniformed Division responded to a weapons call in the west end of the city yesterday morning.

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 5 a.m., a driver operating a snowplow in the area of Viscount Road and Wonderland Road South called 9-1-1 after a man in a vehicle pointed what appeared to be a firearm at her.

Officers were provided with a description of the vehicle as it fled from the area.

Police located and stopped the vehicle a short distance away.

The male driver was arrested. No injuries were reported.

A search of the vehicle yielded a BB style long gun.

As a result of the investigation, Singh Harpreet, 26, of London, has been charged with one (1) count of pointing a firearm.

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on March 27, 2025, in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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Peel Regional Police Police Press Releases

Multiple Firearms, Drugs, and Cash Seized in Firearm Investigation

Peel Regional Police
Peel Regional Police

Region of Peel – Officers from the 11 Division Community Incident Response Team (CIRT) have charged two individuals with multiple firearms and drug related offences.

On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, CIRT officers with the assistance of our Tactical Unit executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in the area of Lakeshore Road and Hydro Road, in the City of Mississauga.

As a result of the search warrant, investigators seized two loaded firearms, one equipped with an extended magazine, and an auto sear. An auto sear allows a semi-automatic firearm to be converted into one capable of automatic firing with a single, continuous pull of the trigger. Additionally, a quantity of drugs along and a quantity of Canadian currency was seized.

Rain Dunham, a 25-year-old man from Mississauga, was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (X2)
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm (X2)                        
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device (X2)
  • Possession of Firearm Knowing Serial Number Removed/Altered/Defaced
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Proceeds of Crime
  • Possession for Purpose of Trafficking (X2)

Jayden Hurley, a 24-year-old man from Mississauga, who is currently on bail release for several violent offences, including unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, aggravated assault, and discharge firearm with intent was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (X2)
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm (X2)                          
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device (X2)
  • Possession of Firearm Knowing Serial Number Removed/Altered/Defaced
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Proceeds of Crime
  • Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (X2)    

Both individuals were held for bail hearings and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

“This investigation highlights our commitment to keeping our communities safe by removing dangerous and illegal firearms and drugs from the streets of Peel Region. We will continue to hold individuals accountable, and advocate for the necessary reforms to strengthen the bail system and put an end to this ongoing cycle of crime,” said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police.

Anyone with information related to these individuals or this investigation is asked to contact the 11 Division CIRT unit by calling 905-453-2121, Ext 1100.

Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Serpent River First Nation

Brighten MOORE Facing Firearms Charges

(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- One person arrested for pointing rifle at family members.  

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP’s Northeast Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team unit and the Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit responded to a weapons complaint at a residence on Village Road in the community of Serpent River First Nation.

The complainant and their common-law spouse arrived at the residence to speak with a family member. When the family member became agitated, the couple decided to leave. As they were backing out of the driveway in their pickup truck, the family member emerged from the residence, armed with a long gun, and pointed it at the couple as they were leaving.

A short time later, when it was safe to so, officers approached the residence and arrested the accused for pointing the firearm. During the search, police located and seized two firearms, including a .22 semi-automatic rifle, which matched the description provided by the complainants.

As a result, Brighten MOORE, 28 years-old from Serpent River First Nation, was charged with:

  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Video Bail in Blind River on December 22, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

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Halton Regional Police Police Press Releases

Loaded Fire Arm & Drugs Seized – Names Released

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after loaded firearms and drugs were found during an Oakville traffic stop.

On December 19, 2024, at 9:05 a.m. the HRPS was made aware of a possible impaired driver operating a black Honda Civic in the area of the QEW and Bronte Road in Oakville. HRPS officers responded locating the suspect vehicle at Bronte Road and Saw Whet Boulevard and a traffic stop was conducted. An investigation was undertaken during which three loaded firearms and a quantity of illegal drugs were located inside the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation the driver of the vehicle, Rafe Chowdhury (27), of Hamilton has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired – Drugs
  • Possession of Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (3 Counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3 Counts)
  • Careless Use of a Firearm (3 Counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle (3 Counts)
  • Carry Concealed Weapon (3 Counts)
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (3 Counts)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydro Morphine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxy

The vehicle passenger, Sabrina Vieira (23), of Innisfil has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (3 Counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3 Counts)
  • Careless Use of a Firearm (3 Counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle (3 Counts)
  • Carry Concealed Weapon (3 Counts)
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (3 Counts)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydro Morphine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxy

Chowdhury and Viera were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Two Males After a Firearm Trafficking Investigation

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two males in connection to a firearms trafficking investigation.

On December 18, 2024, members of the Drugs and Firearms Unit arrested two local males after completing an investigation.

A 32-year-old Cambridge male has been arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.

A 47-year-old Kitchener male has been arrested and charged with trafficking a firearm.

Both males were held in police custody for a bail hearing. Two long guns were recovered as a result of the investigation.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Two Males Arrested After a Firearm Trafficking Investigation

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two males in connection to a firearms trafficking investigation.

On December 18, 2024, members of the Drugs and Firearms Unit arrested two local males after completing an investigation.

A 32-year-old Cambridge male has been arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.

A 47-year-old Kitchener male has been arrested and charged with trafficking a firearm.

Both males were held in police custody for a bail hearing. Two long guns were recovered as a result of the investigation.

WA24331403 (917)

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

Firearms & Drugs Seized – Mario K FRANCIS Arrested

A male is facing charges after an investigation leads to firearms and drug possession in Ajax.

In November, 2024, investigators from the Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) began an investigation into a male believed to be in possession of a firearm and involved in trafficking females.

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, members of the HTU, with the assistance of the Robbery Unit, arrested the suspect and executed search warrants in Ajax.  A search of the suspect located a loaded handgun in his front waistband.  Two additional loaded handguns, a quantity of drugs, and numerous electronics were located during the search warrants.

Mario K FRANCIS, age 35, from Ajax is charged with numerous offences including: Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm x3, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm – No Licence x3, Possess Prohibited Device, Carry Concealed Weapon, Careless Storage of a Firearm x3, Occupy Vehicle with Firearm, Tampering with Serial Number, Possession of a Schedule I Substance (cocaine), and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x3.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Prescott

Matthew BEATON Facing Numerous Charges

(PRESCOTT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has laid numerous charges against a Prescott resident after seizing a large number of firearms.

An investigation began in Fall 2024, resulting the execution of search warrants on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at a residence on Wood Street in Prescott and a storage locker in Johnstown. Officers recovered over half a dozen stolen firearms, ammunition, a stolen utility trailer a stolen ATV, stolen snowblowers and stolen fishing gear. They also seized break-in tools. One person was arrested at the residence.

Matthew BEATON, age 40, has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm – six counts
  • Possession of a firearm obtained by crime – six counts
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Breach of firearm regulation-store firearm – six counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime-under $5000 – 10 counts
  • Possession of break-in instruments

The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on December 4, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

3 Facing Numerous Firearms Charges

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Five individuals, including two from Toronto and one from Montreal, are facing a total of 31 firearms and drug trafficking charges after police executed search warrants at two residences in the east end of Thunder Bay.

Earlier this month, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), comprised of members of 20 police services, including Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) began an investigation into drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. On September 19, 2024, two search warrants were executed at two residences on Finlayson Street and Heron Street by the OPP PGNG, NAPS and TBPS Emergency Tactical Unit.

Police seized two loaded handguns, ammunition, cell phones, an extended magazine, a small quantity of suspected fentanyl and approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency.

Travas GAYLE, age 34 of Toronto, has been charged with the following seven offences contrary to the Criminal Code (CC):

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order

Joanna-Marie ZANNIE, age 38 of Thunder Bay, Khalad HAOUARI, age 22 of Toronto and Gregory RULE, age 59 of Thunder Bay, and a young person, age 14 of Montreal, Quebec, have each been charged with the following six offences contrary to the CC:

  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000

The accused were remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on later dates.

The OPP would like to thank the TBPS, NAPS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their support of the PGNG program.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Muskoka Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Two Facing Firearms Charges After Traffic Stop

(MUSKOKA LAKES TWP, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people with serious offenses after a traffic stop in Muskoka Lakes Township on September 14, 2024.

On September 14, 2024, at 12:10 a.m., a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement on Muskoka Road 169 near Acton Island Road in Muskoka Lakes Township and encountered a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and the officer conducted a traffic stop. One occupant of the vehicle expressed that they required medical care, Muskoka EMS attended to assist and transported them to hospital for an unrelated and non-life-threatening condition.

Officers continued their investigation and subsequently arrested and charged 34-year-old Clayton EISAN of Port Carling, ON with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) CDSA5(2)
  • Obstruct Peace Officer CC129(a)
  • Personation with Intent to Avoid Arrest, Prosecution or Obstruct Justice CC403(1)(d)
  • Breach of Recognizance CC811
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 CC354(1)(a)
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose CC88
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm CC91(1)
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm CC92(1)
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon CC90
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm CC94
  • Transport Firearm in a Careless Manner CC86(1)
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order CC117.01(1)
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) CDSA5(2)
  • Along with several Highway Traffic Act Offenses

He was held in custody and will appear next in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 20, 2024 to answer to his charges.

Police have also charged the occupant, 43-year-old Charity THOMPSON of Barrie, ON, with the following:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) CDSA5(2)
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose CC88
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC91(1)
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm CC92(1)
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon CC90
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm CC94
  • Transport Firearm in a Careless Manner CC86(1)
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order CC117.01(1)

She was held in custody and will appear next in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 20, 2024 to answer to her charges.

Anyone with information about this or any other offense is asked to contact Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.