Police Seize More Than 50 Firearms in Hillsport
MARATHON, ON -Members of the Marathon and Manitouwadge detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a firearms related call in the town of Hillsport on July 23, 2017 at approximately 7:30am.
As a result of their investigation, one male was taken into custody without incident. Further, a search warrant was executed resulting in the seizure of over 50 firearms.
Andrew DEJONGE, a 27-year-old male from Hillsport is charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:
- Utter Death Threats
- Point a Firearm
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Mischief Under 5000 dollars
- Possession of Weapons Dangerous to the Public.
The accused has been remanded to the District Jail in Thunder Bay.
_____________________________
IMPORTANT NOTE OntarioNewsNorth.com publishes police reports as they are provided by issuing police agency. In posts detailing police charges against, or arrests of, individuals it is important to note that, unless otherwise noted, these individuals have yet to have their ‘day in court’ and their innocence or guilt has yet to be established.
