Third person arrested, firearm recovered, as police continue investigation into Aug. 16 weapons incident 

Tim Brody - Editor

A 23-year-old Brampton resident has been arrested and charged in relation to a weapons incident which took place on Aug. 16 in Sioux Lookout on Millar Crescent.
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sioux Lookout Detachment, with support from the Northwest Region Crime Unit (NWR Crime), Major Case Investigations Team (MCIT), Forensic Identification Services (FIS), Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and Regional Support Team (RST) identified and arrested this individual, the third person arrested in relation to the weapons incident, and recovered a firearm. 
Police shared in a 
Sept. 9 media release, “On September 6, 2024, shortly after 8 pm, Sioux Lookout officers were requested to remove unwanted persons from a residence on King Street, in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. Officers attended and located and arrested an individual wanted in relation to this ongoing investigation. A restricted firearm was also recovered at the residence.”
Police confirmed this individual is the suspect they had released photos of and asked for the public’s help in identifying.
The 23-year-old has been charged with:  

• Attempt to Commit Murder using a Restricted Firearm - Two counts
  
• Carrying a Concealed 
  
• Weapon
  
• Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  
• Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
  
• Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner
  

Police shared that the accused was remanded into custody and will next appear in front of the Ontario Court of Justice Kenora Bail Court, on September 11.
Police had shared in an Aug. 23 media release that Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sioux Lookout Detachment, with support from the Northwest Region Crime Unit (NWR Crime), Major Case Investigations Team (MCIT), Forensic Identification Services (FIS), Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and Regional Support Team (RST) had made two arrests and seized two vehicles in relation to their investigation into the Aug. 16 weapons incident.
Police had confirmed that no one was injured during the incident. 
Police are asking anyone with any additional information regarding this investigation to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.