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24-year-old Sudbury man faces multiple weapons charges

On January 17, 2017 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Greater Sudbury Police responded to a Weapons Complaint on Queen Street in Capreol. A male suspect attempted to enter the victim’s residence without permission while displaying a firearm.

Greater Sudbury Police Officers set up a containment perimeter at the scene and at 5:40 p.m. the male was taken into custody without further incident.

The suspect and victim involved in this matter are known to each other.

The 24-year old male from Greater Sudbury has been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of a Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order x3
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Use of a Firearm While Attempting to Commit an Offence
  • Careless Use of a Firearm
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x3
  • Fail to Comply with Recognizance

The male will appear in bail court this morning to answer to these charges.

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