Police respond to a residential disturbance involving a firearm.
On September 5, 2023, the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a disturbance, involving a firearm, in a residence in Britt-Byng Inlet approximately 70 kilometers north of Parry Sound.
Police were advised that a person assaulted and displayed a firearm to the occupants in the residence during the disturbance.
As a result of further investigation, Derek Bushey, 29 years-of-age of Britt-Byng Inlet was charged with:
- Assault (two counts)
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to probation order
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm or restricted weapon
- Mischief under $5000
- Fail to comply with probation order (two counts)
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on September 8, 2023.
