OPP say a male suspect is in custody following a shooting incident on Ball’s Drive in Bracebridge.
Police provided the update via Twitter at 10:09 pm Saturday.
Earlier that night at around 8 pm, police received word of a gun being fired at an address near Balls Drive.
The complainant said he had attended the residence and was shot at – he was not injured and was able to retreat.
Officers attended and after securing the area, located the suspect who was cooperative with police.
Police arrested and charged 40-year-old James Gostick of Bracebridge with the following:
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Careless Use of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
He has been held for bail and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 10th.
Members of #BbrOPP are investigating a shooting incident on Balls Dr. in the Town of #Bracebridge. Police have a male suspect in custody. There are no injuries and no threat to public safety. Further information will be released when it becomes available. #SaferComunities.^jf
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) May 9, 2021