The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges for a weapons offence in an investigation that occurred in Severn Township.
On February 3, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Orillia OPP officers responded to a report of two individuals with a weapon on Gray Street in Severn Township. Officers attended the scene discovered that the suspects had been firing a BB gun, damaging property, and uttering threats. The accused were immediately located and arrested by officers.
An 18-year-old of Severn Township was charged with:
· Pointing a firearm
· Mischief
· Possession Imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose
· Common Nuisance – endangering life
A 15-year-old of Severn Township was charged with:
· Pointing a firearm
· Mischief
· Possession Imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose
· Common Nuisance – endangering life
The accused’s will not be named due to provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
If you have any information about this incident or crime in our community, please contact the OPP.