Three people from Blind River are facing charges after the OPP responded to a weapons call at a gas station parking lot in Bruce Mines.
Constable Bev Gauthier says last Thursday around 4:30 pm, the complainant was parked beside the suspect vehicle adding both vehicles reversed simultaneously, during which a rear passenger in the suspect vehicle made an obscene gesture toward the complainant, produced a handgun, inserted a magazine, and pointed the weapon at them.
She says the vehicle then fled west on Highway 17 and was stopped by police.
She says the three occupants were arrested and a search of the vehicle revealed a hidden firearm, multiple rounds of ammunition and an estimated $2,600 worth of drugs.
Gauthier adds the three accused have been charged with several weapons and drug-related charges. All three have been remanded into custody.
WEB: A 35-year-old from Blind River was charged with:
Breach of firearm regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon
Pointing a firearm
Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
Possession of prohibited weapon or restricted firearm with ammo
Possession of firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid (other than heroin) – two counts
Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
Fail to comply with probation order – two counts
A 33-year-old from Blind River was charged with:
Breach of firearms regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
Possession of a schedule I substance-opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of a schedule I substance-other drugs
Failure to comply with undertaking
A 28-year-old from Blind River was charged with:
Breach of firearms regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm
Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid (other than heroin) – two counts
Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
Fail to surrender insurance card
Colour coating obscuring interior
