A firearm incident in Dryden has led to charges against a 26-year-old man.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm discharge at a home on Mary Avenue shortly after 12 a.m. on Friday
Police say one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The man is facing the following charges under the Criminal Code:
- Aggravated assault
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Pointing a firearm – two counts
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of firearm or ammunition
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court today.
OPP encourage anyone with information to contact the Dryden detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
