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One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm.
On July 27, 2025 at approximately 9:37 p.m., the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police was notified of an assault that occurred on Ontario Street in Wawa. Witnesses reported two individuals had engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical, with one individual pointing a firearm at the second individual.
As a result of the investigation, Spencer WRIGHT, 30 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Fail to comply with probation order – four counts
The accused was held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) provide policing services throughout Ontario. Our officers are responsible for policing over one million square kilometres of land and waterways. They provide frontline policing services to more than 320 Ontario municipalities and patrol over 126,000 kilometres of provincial roadways.
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