NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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During the evening hours of August 23, Timmins Police officers responded to a disturbance in the central area of the city.
Upon arrival on scene, police spoke to several witnesses; however the incident was no longer in progress.
Information received by police during the course of the investigation indicated that the altercation possibly involved weapons, including a firearm.
As a result of this information, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Timmins on August 24, 2015.
During the execution of the search warrant, police seized two rifles, ammunition, an air gun, and a wooden baseball bat.
Police also seized 30 methamphetamine tablets.
Lawrence MILLER, 47, of Timmins faces charges of Careless Use of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Utter Threats contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
He was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Miller was held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for August 25, 2015.
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