NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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8:05 p.m. update
TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE, ON – On January 2, 2017 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several break and enter incidents on Fox Street in the Town of Penetanguishene, ON.
On Jan. 3, 2017 members of the Southern Georgian Bay Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a male in relation to this incident. Chad Jesse Bannon (age 38) of Penetanguishene, Ont. has been charged with:
- Adult Discharge Firearm with Intent contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Adult Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtain by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Adult Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Adult Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Adult Carrying Concealed Weapon contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Adult Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on a later date.
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3:30 p.m. release
TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE – On Jan. 2, 2017 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several break and enter incidents on Fox Street in the Town of Penetanguishene, ON.
With the assistance of a male citizen, a 38-year-old male was arrested by police in the area of Fox Street.
Further investigation at the scene resulted in the seizure of a firearm that police believe was fired by the suspect. There was nobody injured during this incident.
The Southern Georgian Bay Crime Unit members are continuing this investigation. There is no concern for public safety.
Further details will be provided as they become available.
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