Updated: Sept. 2 at 5:10 p.m.
The 43-year-old man who was arrested and charged for attempting to commit murder on Aug. 27 has been hit with additional charges.
Northeast Region OPP confirmed on Sept. 2 that the man has also been charged with:
- Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Discharging Firearm - Recklessness
- Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Failure to Comply with Release Order - Other Than to Attend Court
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Ontario Court of Justice - Bail Court in Gore Bay.
Due to a publication ban ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice, the OPP cannot comment any further on the details of this investigation.
Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Little Current OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at to www.sudburycrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Original story:
The 43-year-old man at the centre of a weapons complaint in Gore Bay on Aug. 27 has been charged for attempting to commit murder with a firearm, the Ontario Provincial Police announced this afternoon.
The suspect is also charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
OPP officers responded to a call at a residence on Wright Street in Gore Bay on Aug. 27.
He was held for a bail hearing in Sudbury today.
There are no longer any public safety concerns, said the OPP.
Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Little Current OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at to SudburyCrimeStoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
