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BREAKING NEWS – two people charged in armed robbery

Last Friday, Manitoulin OPP, emergency response team, canine, and members of the Anishinabek Police Service responded to a robbery at an apartment complex on Park Street in the Town of Espanola.
OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says as a result of the investigation,

Christopher NEVILLE, 29 years-of-age from Espanola was charged with:

  • Robbery Using Firearm (Three Counts), contrary to section 344(1)(a.1) of the Criminal Code (CC);
  • Break, Enter Dwelling House, Commit Indictable Offence (Four Counts), contrary to section 348(1)(b) of the CC;
  • Possession of a Weapon Dangerous (Four Counts), contrary to section 88 0f the CC;
  • Pointing a Firearm (Six Counts), contrary to section 87 of the CC;
  • Utter Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm (Three Counts), contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) or the CC;
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Probation Order (Two Counts), contrary to section 117.01(1) of the CC; and with
  • Failure to Comply with Undertaking (Two Counts), contrary to section 145(4)(a) of the CC.

Damar ABRAHAMS, 19 years-of-age from Brampton, was charged with:

  • Robbery Using Firearm (Two Counts), contrary to section 344(1)(a.1) of the CC;
  • Break, Enter Dwelling House, Commit Indictable Offence (Two Counts), contrary to section 348(1)(b) of the CC;
  • Possession of a Weapon Dangerous (Two Counts), contrary to section 88 0f the CC;
  • Pointing a Firearm (Four Counts), contrary to section 87 of the CC; and with
  • Utter Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm (Two Counts), contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) or the CC.

Gauthier says any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at: www.p3tips.com  or www.sudburycrimestoppers.com

 

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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