NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF ERIN - On March 24, 2018 at approximately 8 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a family dispute resulting in a firearm being discharged on Mountainview Crescent, Town of Erin.
(It is alleged that) the suspect was involved in a dispute with family members, uttering threats and during the dispute a firearm was discharged. A 16-year-old female sustained minor injuries after being struck by a bullet ricochet. The suspect left the home prior to police arrival. He was located and arrested a short time later.
A 58-year-old male from Erin has been charged with the following:
- Firearm - use while committing offence
- Careless use of firearm
- Careless storage of firearm
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Pointing a firearm x2
- Impaired driving
- Assault - spousal
- Utter threats
- Assault with a weapon
- Discharge firearm with intent
The suspect was held for bail.
Victims in abused relationships are not alone. If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone that is, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Guelph-Wellington Victim Services website or Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis here.
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