Joshua CRONKWRIGHT – Was Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged an individual with firearms offences.

On May 20, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., officers were called to an address on Union Street in Picton where a firearm had been discharged and one individual was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. 

Joshua CRONKWRIGHT, age 30 from Prince Edward County was charged with the following offences:

• Careless use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
• Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
• Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Public mischief 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on July 31, 2024.

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