Two people are charged after discharging a weapon

Police arrested and charged two people with weapons and drug related offences after a replica firearm was discharged.

That’s according to Manitoulin OPP Constable Rob Lewis, who says on Monday morning, officers responded to a firearm being discharged from a motor vehicle towards a residence on Montreal Street, in the Town of Massey. 

He says police located the vehicle, arrested two occupants, and during a search found an air pistol handgun, cell phones, drug paraphernalia and drugs suspected to be cocaine and opioids. 

He says a result, the male driver, a 37-year-old, and passenger, a 48-year-old woman, both from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, are facing several charges including assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm and multiple drug-related charges. 

Both now have Sudbury court dates. 

The details of the charges are as follows …

The man has been charged with:

 

Fail to comply with probation order 

Possession of a schedule I substance – two counts 

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts 

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose 

Assault with a weapon 

Imitation firearm – use while committing offence 

Discharge firearm with Intent 

Reckless discharge of firearm – life or safety 

Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition 

Pointing a firearm 

 

The woman has been charged with:  Possession of a schedule I substance 

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose 

Assault with a weapon 

Imitation firearm – use while committing offence 

Discharge firearm with intent 

Reckless discharge of firearm – life or safety 

Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition 

Pointing a Firearm