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Published March 8, 2024

Weapons, drugs seized during search warrant at Wasaga Beach home

Charges have been laid by Ontario Provincial Police following a search warrant executed Wednesday at residence on Homewood Avenue in Wasaga Beach.

On February 25, police responded to the same home because of a report of an unconscious person. The victim was in critical condition and airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre.

During the search warrant, authorities say the following items were seized:

  • A 9mm Kal Tec foldable rifle with three 30 round capacity magazines
  • A .22 calibre rifle
  • Two .22 calibre folding rifles
  • A black pellet gun
  • Shot gun ammo
  • Brass knuckles
  • A quantity of cocaine

A 46-year-old Wasaga Beach man was charged with the following:

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Failure to comply with undertaking
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm - Three Counts
  • Careless storage of Firearm
  • Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition - Two Counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was to appear in court on Friday.

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