OPP Report - Hand Gun Seized In Sharbot Lake

Members of Frontenac OPP responded to a residence shortly before midnight on Monday, January 26th.

A male had fled before officers arrived, and it was learned the individual was armed with a handgun.

A shelter-in-place was put into effect for the area until the male was located at several hours later at another residence and was safely taken into custody.

A handgun was seized.

A 35-year-old man has been charged with: Pointing a firearm; Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Carrying a concealed weapon; Using a firearm while committing an offence; Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm; Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order; Tampering with the serial number of a firearm; Possession of property obtained by crime under $5.000

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing later today. The name of the accused cannot be released in order to protect the identity of the victim