NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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An OPP search for a male with a weapon who fled a domestic incident ended in his arrest, thanks to assistance from the public.
On Dec. 2, 2022 at 8 p.m., members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic incident at a residence on the east side of the Town of Midland. Officers investigating an assault allegation learned that a male suspect fled the residence and was believed to be carrying a rifle-style weapon. The area was flooded by patrol members who were assisted in the search by members of the OPP Central Region Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team, and the Tactics and Rescue Unit.
At 11:15 p.m., after receiving information from the public, officers located and arrested the male walking on Elizabeth Street. A knapsack was located nearby the male and contained the weapon and a quantity of controlled substances.
The 37-year-old male of no fixed address was transported to detachment and the investigation has resulted in him being charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:
- Assault — spousal
- Utter threats to cause death or bodily harm
- Forcible confinement
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2)
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance — cocaine
- Fail to comply with undertaking (x2)
- Fail to comply with a probation order
The male was held for a bail hearing on Dec. 3, 2022 before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in this matter. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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