A male has been arrested for pointing a firearm at a victim in Whitby.
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at approximately 2:40 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Dundas Street West and Frances Street. It was reported that the suspect pointed a firearm at the victim and threatened to shoot them. The suspect fled the area before police arrived.
Officers were able to locate the suspect and arrested him without incident. The firearm involved is believed to be a replica.
Marten WOODS, age 37, of No Fixed Address is charged with: Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm; Point a Firearm and Breach of Probation.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Cst. Petschenig of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 2448.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
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