M’CHIGEENG—The UCCM Anishinaabe Police Service is advising local residents that Mitchell Osama Gillingham remains at large and is armed and dangerous, and to not approach him. Just before 10 am on Friday, April 19, UCCM Police were called regarding an unwanted person at a residence in M’Chigeeng First Nation. Further investigation revealed that a firearm was pointed at a victim and the accused was still believed to be in the residence. As a result, the UCCM Crime Unit and the OPP Criminal Investigations Branch were activated.
UCCM Police, along with the OPP Emergency Response Team began containment. The OPP Critical Incident Command Unit, crisis negotiators, the Tactical Rescue Unit and K9 Unit arrived later, and the residence was searched with negative results.
“This is believed to be a targeted, isolated incident. Currently the accused and firearm are still outstanding,” James Killeen, chief of police, said in a release.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Mr. Gillingham, 33, of Windsor, for the following offences: pointing a firearm, assault with a weapon, carry firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
“This remains an active investigation with the UCCM Police and the OPP. Please do not approach the accused, Mitchell Gillingham, as he is considered armed and dangerous,” said UCCM Police Chief Killeen.
If anyone has further information regarding this incident, please contact either UCCM Police at 705-377-7135 or Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS (8477), 1-800-222-TIPS 8477) or submit an online tip at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com.
