NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On May 14, 2023, shortly after 7:30 p.m., members of the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in possession of a firearm in the Town of Matachewan.
Police located the vehicle and determined that the operator was under the influence of alcohol. Police also located a loaded firearm during the investigation. The accused was arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.
Further investigation revealed that the accused was also on weapons prohibition orders.
A search warrant was executed and additional firearms were located and seized.
As a result, a person has been arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order - four counts
- Handle firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition - two counts
- Driving while under suspension
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place
- Assault
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
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