The Rainy River District OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) have arrested a 19-year-old from Ignace, who is now facing several charges.
The police say they responded to a weapons call at a local business in Fort Frances after a gun was discovered, and were able to identify and arrest the owner of the weapon.
The accused is facing the following charges:
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition (x2)
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (x2)
- Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm or restricted weapon
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to probation order (x2)
- Failure to comply with release order other than to attend court
The suspect has been held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances.
