A 50 year old Leeds-County man is facing several charges, including for harassment and firearms charges, stemming from an investigation that started last month.
The incidents didn’t stop in the weeks that followed, including several attempted to break-ins at the victim’s residence.
The investigation also determined the accused possessed at least one firearm, but was not a valid Possession and Acquisition License holder.
A search warrant was executed earlier this week, and the suspect was arrested without incident.
Officers seized the following:
•1 x crossbow
•1 x air handgun
•1 x air rifle
•1 x bolt action rifle
•1 x semi-automatic rifle
•1 x semi-automatic shotgun
•1 x lever action rifle
•1 x pump action rifle
•Various ammunition
•Over 1.5 grams of Psilocybin (aka “Magic Mushrooms”)
As a result of the investigation, the accused is now facing the following Criminal Code charges:
•Break-and-enter dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts
•Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
•Criminal harassment
•Harassing communications
•Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
•Unauthorized possession of a firearm
The following charges were also laid:
•Enter the premises when entry prohibited – two counts (Trespass to Property Act)
•Possession of a Schedule III Substance (Controlled Drug and Substances Act)
The victim’s name has not been released to protect their identity, and he has a date in front of a Judge in Brockville.