NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP - Members of the Marine Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of Roberts Island at 2:36 p.m. July 18, 2019.
An OPP marine officer and a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Conservation officer who were on a joint patrol attended and investigated the complaint.
The exact residence was located and persons at the cottage were spoken to in regards to the complaint resulting in Frank Krajcr, 36 years, of Midland being charged with:
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, along with the seizure of a long gun.
The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 12, 2019.
For more information on firearms safety please visit the following (MNRF) site - https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-hunting-regulations-summaryhttps://www.ontario.ca/fr/document/resume-des-reglements-de-la-chasse
Officers remind motorists and operators that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways, waterways and trails.
Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority and stress that drivers/operators make the right choice and never drive impaired.
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