One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm in Hornepayne. On October 1, 2024 at approximately 8:24 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call at a business on Becker Road. Witnesses reported an individual attending the business with a firearm.
As a result of the investigation, John FORT, 45 years-of-age, of Hornepayne was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Careless storage of firearm
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Take motor vehicle without consent
- Theft of motor vehicle
The accused was held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody.
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