Drugs and Gun Seized by Police on North May Street

Thunder Bay News

1915
Thunder Bay Police took a suspect into custody at a South May Street restaurant on May 25, 2019
Thunder Bay Police took a suspect into custody at a North May Street restaurant on May 25, 2019 - Photo supplied by a Netnewsledger NewsHawk.

THUNDER BAY – Police have provided details to a dangerous situation which happened on May Street North yesterday afternoon. Thunder Bay Police along with the OPP, Nishnawbe Aski Police, Anishinabek Police all are engaged in a growing effort to keep dangerous and illegal drugs and guns out of Thunder Bay and regional communities.

On Tuesday, Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a laneway in the 100 block of Heron Street following multiple reports of a fight involving two males, one of whom who was believed to be in possession of a loaded handgun, just before 5:30 pm.

Thunder Bay Police say that the males had entered a black pick-up truck and fled the area before officers arrived, but the suspect vehicle was spotted by officers minutes later in the Tim Hortons drive-thru on 321 May Street North. At this point officers contained the area and conducted a high risk arrest.

The three occupants of the pickup truck were arrested without incident, but officers did locate a live round of ammunition on one of the passengers.

Meanwhile, officers received another report from a resident who said they located a handgun outside of their home a short distance away from where the initial incident took place. Officers seized the firearm, which was loaded and had a live round in the chamber.

As the result of the ongoing investigation police seized Xanax bars and suspected crack cocaine. The seized drugs have an estimated street value of about $4,800. About $2,265 CAD was also found during the search.

A 21-year-old Ajax. Ont, woman is charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Prohibited or Restricted Firearm: With Ammunition
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

A 23-year-old Toronto man is charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
• Probation Order Non-Compliance
• Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Prohibited or Restricted Firearm: With Ammunition
• Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Firearm/ Ammo Contrary to Prohibition Order

A 17-year-old male from Toronto has been charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Failing to Comply with Condition x 2
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Prohibited or Restricted Firearm: With Ammunition
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking

All three accused will appear in court today.

Previous article$5 Million to Support Northern Ontario Film and Television Productions
Next articleMeet Kary Oberbrunner—Entrepreneur by Profession and Igniter by Passion
NetNewsledger.com or NNL offers news, information, opinions and positive ideas for Thunder Bay, Ontario, Northwestern Ontario and the world. NNL covers a large region of Ontario, but we are also widely read around the country and the world. To reach us by email: newsroom@netnewsledger.com. Reach the Newsroom: (807) 355-1862