OPP in Orillia say they have recovered a gun and charged a male with weapons offences.
On Friday, October 23, 2020, shortly after 11:00 pm, police received a report that several males had been seen walking in the area near Victoria Park, Orillia and that one male was carrying a long gun.
It was then reported that the male may have thrown the gun and fled the area. A second caller reported that four males ran out of a Coldwater Road home and that one was carrying a rifle.
Police responded immediately and located and seized a firearm. A detailed description of the suspect was attained and a male who matched the description was located a short distance away. The male was subsequently arrested and the investigation continued.
19-year-old Elijah Nelson of Scarborough has been charged with:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Careless Use of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is to appear next on November 24, 2020 in court.
So is that the gun they found or are you trying to make the public believe that it was an assault looking weapon. SHAME on you!
Hi there
The OPP provided the photo of the incident with the press release