Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment seized a firearm following an investigation in Bonnechere Valley Township (BVT) on January 18. Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence in the afternoon. During the investigation, it was found that one individual involved was in possession of a firearm, which was in violation of a court order.
The firearm was not used in the incident, and one person was taken into custody. A 48-year-old individual from BVT has been charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm.
The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on a future date.
(Written by: Emma Butler)