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Report of gun-toting male near Victoria Park leads to arrest

Police received multiple calls on Friday night about possible long gun that appeared to be discarded; 19-year-old faces multiple charges
OrilliaMatters Staff
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a gun and charged a male with weapons offences in the City of Orillia.

On Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, shortly after 11 p.m., police received a report that several males had been seen walking in the area near Victoria Park, Orillia and that one male was carrying a long gun. 

It was then reported that the male may have thrown the gun and fled the area. A second caller reported that four males ran out of a Coldwater Road residence and that one was carrying a rifle.

Members of the Orillia OPP detachment responded immediately and located and seized a firearm. A detailed description of the suspect was attained and a male who matched the description was located a short distance away. The male was subsequently arrested and the investigation continued.

As a result, Elijah Nelson, age 19, of Scarborough has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm, contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code
  • Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is to appear next on Nov. 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting. 

You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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