On March 30th 2023, Members of the Saugeen Shores Police Criminal Investigation Branch entered into an investigation in an attempt to locate a male wanted on several warrants.
On May 4th 2023, Detectives attended a residence in the 700 block of Wellington Street in an effort to locate the accused. While on the property detectives could hear the male screaming from inside a residence that he was in possession of a firearm. Officers took cover in the area and soon after the accused exited a residence and engaged with police.
Detectives were able to place the accused under arrest without incident.
A search of the accused upon arrest located the following:
• Fully loaded .45 calibre revolver-style handgun – concealed in his sweater
• Fully loaded .22 calibre revolver style handgun – concealed in his shorts
• Bear spray
• Folding knife
The Accused was transported to the Saugeen Shores Police Station at 1240 Mackenzie Road.
A search warrant was granted for the residence and was executed the same day. Several firearms, weapons and ammunition were seized.
A 29-year-old of Saugeen Shores is charged with:
-Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose – 4 counts
-Unauthorized possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm – 2 counts
-Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon – 1 count
-Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo – 2 counts
-Carry Firearm, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner – 2 counts
-Carrying Concealed Weapon – 4 counts
-Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon – 1 count
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order – 2 counts
-Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition – 4 counts
-Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm – 3 counts
-Possession of Loaded Prohibited or restricted Firearm – 1 count
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order – 4 counts
-Unauthorized possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm – 3 counts
-Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition – 1 count
-Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon – 1 count
The Accused was also arrested on his outstanding warrants for the following offences:
-Voyeurism – 1 count
-Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm – 1 count
-Public Mischief – 1 count
-Fraud Under $5000 – 9 counts
He was held for a Bail Hearing and remanded into custody.
