An individual has been arrested on several charges as a result of a police investigation.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a local residence on Tuesday, January 7, after receiving reports of ongoing violence.
The suspect was arrested on that date by members of the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad outside of Thunder Bay Police Service jurisdiction.
A search warrant was obtained and two firearms, along with ammunition, were seized.
A 41-year-old male is charged with the following:
• Assault with a Weapon x5
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Uttering Threats x3
• Using Firearm in Commission of Offence x5
• Careless Use of a Firearm x5
• Pointing a Firearm x5
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x5
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
The identity of the accused will not be publicly released to protect the identity of the victims.
The accused appeared in court this week and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.