Weapons Bust In Mitchell – MEAD & BOLT

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Two people were charged following a traffic stop in the Municipality of West Perth last week.

On November 18 2021, just before 4:30 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol on St. David Street, Mitchell, observed a person violating their bail conditions.

A traffic stop was conducted, and a firearm and crossbow were observed in the vehicle. Two occupants of the vehicle were prohibited from possessing any firearms, and were arrested.

Ryan MEAD, 33, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

–       Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (two counts)

–       Failure to Comply with Undertaking (two counts)

Also, Chad BOLT, 48, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–       Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (two counts)

The accused parties were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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