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Lanark OPP has charged an individual with violent, weapons-related offences.
On August 4, 2024, Lanark County OPP began an investigation regarding an ongoing dispute in Drummond-North Elmsley Township.
On August 5, 2024, members of the Lanark County Detachment, the Lanark County Crime Unit, East Region Emergency Response Team and OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, executed a warrant on Innisville South.
A 54-year-old male from Drummond-North Elmsley, was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes
- Pointing a firearm
- Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle
- Uttering threats- cause death or bodily harm
- Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order – three counts
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – two counts
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
The accused remains is custody pending a bail hearing.
