A Webbwood woman has been fined $2,000 for the careless discharge of a firearm.
The Webbwood woman pleaded guilty to discharging her firearm without due care, attention or consideration for persons or property and was fined $2,000. She received a two-year hunting suspension and must complete the Ontario Hunter Education Course before being able to purchase another hunting licence. Her firearm has been permanently forfeited to the Crown.
Court heard that on October 9, 2016, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received a report that a man had been shot while small game hunting north of Cartier. Conservation officers and members of the OPP attended the scene and conducted a joint investigation. It was determined that the woman, a passenger in a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle, noticed a grouse and loaded her shotgun within the vehicle. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the firearm went off and shot the driver in the leg below the knee. The driver’s injuries required treatment in the hospital.
Justice of the Peace Michael Kitlar heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Sudbury, on July 14, 2017.
To report a natural resources violation, call the MNRF TIPS line at 1-877-847-7667 toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
