CHATSWORTH – The Grey Bruce OPP have laid several charges against a South Bruce man in relation to a weapons investigation from June 2022.
The investigation stems from an incident on June 14, 2022 at a business located on Highway 6-10 in Chatsworth.
At the time, police said the suspects fled the scene before officers arrived and there were no reported injuries. Police believed it to be an isolated incident.
Almost one year to the day – June 13, 2023 – the Grey Bruce OPP Major Crime Unit arrested a 38-year-old South Bruce man. He has been charged with:
- discharge a restricted firearm or prohibited firearm with intent;
- fail to comply with probation order;
- pointing a firearm;
- two counts of possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order;
- possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm;
- possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
- reckless discharge of a firearm;
- unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm;
- uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm;
- three counts of driving while under suspension; and
- six counts of operation while prohibited.
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.
