Nottawasaga's OPP detachment, where a man arrested and charge with weapons-related offences is in custody.
By Julius Hern
After an investigation that started over a week ago, members of the Nottawasaga OPP detachment have charged a 50-year-old Essa man with ten weapons-related offences.
The charges stem from an incident on March 22nd, when the OPP entered into an investigation regarding threats being uttered in the Angus area. A male was eventually arrested as a result, while police also seized a loaded firearm and ammunition.
The charges are as follows:
- Careless use of a firearm (carry/handle)
- Careless Storage of a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Carry concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Knowledge of possession of firearm
- Possession of loaded firearm
- Tampering with serial number of a firearm
- Resist Peace Officer
The man was held for bail and remained in custody.
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