NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
************************
A Midland teen is facing charges after pointing a weapon at a store employee following a confrontation in the early morning hours.
On Dec. 20, 2021 just after 3 a.m., members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) responded to a call at retail business on Midland Avenue in the Town of Midland.
Investigation revealed that the teen customer became upset with an employee after being reminded to wear a mask inside the building and he uttered threats to the employee. Upon leaving the business the teen displayed what appeared to be a firearm in the direction of the employee.
Further investigation revealed the identity and location of the suspect who was arrested just before 8 a.m. on the same date. The weapon was also located and seized as evidence.
As a result of this incident, the youth was charged the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Uttering Threats
- Assault
The accused was held in custody for a video bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on Dec. 21, 2021.
Officers of the OPP value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report a crime anonymously please visit Crime Stoppers at: ontariocrimestoppers.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
************************
