(West Elgin, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham-Kent Detachment, has charged an individual following a weapons complaint.
On January 5, 2025, at approximately 01:05 a.m., a member of the Elgin OPP responded to a complaint of firearms being discharged on the roadway from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a truck on Furnival Road, West Elgin. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicles in question.
As a result of the investigation, Daniel CARROLL, a 50-year-old from West Elgin was charged with:
- Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
- Drive motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock device
A 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on February 18, 2024.
The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
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