A Dysart et al man has been charged with several firearms-related offences following a police bust at a multi-unit property in Haliburton on Tuesday (Jan. 21).
Haliburton Highlands OPP, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, and OPP Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a location on George Street yesterday. In a release to media, police say multiple firearms, ammunition, other weapons and suspected drugs were seized.
Brian Reid, 41, of Dysart has been charged with: four counts of possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order; three counts of careless storage of a firearm; three counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm; three counts of knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm; six counts of failing to comply with a release order; and possession of a Schedule 1 substance.
The accused has been held for a bail hearing, taking place at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay.
Fay Martin, vice president of Places for People (P4P), a County-based organization that provides affordable housing options to people in the community, confirmed the bust took place at one of their properties.
She said it seemed the accused had been living in an existing tenant’s apartment.
Martin noted the organization was aware of problematic, possibly illegal, activity at the site and notified police. She said at least one good Samaritan was involved, working with police.
“We thank the citizen(s) who made it possible for the OPP to intervene in a definitive manner,” Martin said.
Police are actively investigating – anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be submitted online at khcrimestoppers.com. Information can be submitted anonymously and there’s no requirement to testify in court. New leads may be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000.
