A man is facing a number of charges after OPP in Orillia responded to a report of a person who displayed what was believed to be a gun.
Around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, officers went to a residence on Coldwater Road near Albert Street, and once they got there and attempted to speak to the individual, he ran into a residence.
A perimeter was set up by police for public safety concerns. The OPP Emergency Response Team, the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Canine Unit and a Crisis Negotiator assisted with the investigation.
Around 9:30 a.m, an arrest was made.
A 29-year-old Orillia man has been charged with the following:
· Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose - two counts
· Pointing a Firearm - two counts
· Assault with a Weapon - two counts
· Uttering Threats- Cause Death or Bodily Harm - two counts
· Mischief
The accused was held for a bail hearing November 1, 2022, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.
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