(Marlbank, Ontario) – Central Hastings OPP conducted an investigation on April 3, 2017, when police were called to a residence near Marlbank in the Municipality of Tweed after the homeowner reported gun shots were fired at a vehicle parked in the driveway at 12:30 a.m.
Officers had attended the scene to investigate damage sustained to the rear portion of a pickup truck which is believed to be caused by a firearm. The home owners were in their residence when the damage occurred however no one was injured.
There were also traffic signs in the area that were damage by a firearm
As a result of the investigation Central Hastings OPP on August 1, 2018 have charged 33 year old James MOREY of Loyalist Township, Ontario with:
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Careless Use of a Firearm
Mischief Over $5000
Mischief under $5000
Firearm – Use while Committing offence
MOREY will appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville Ontario on August 23, 2018.
Central Hastings is appealing anyone with information or who may have observed suspicious activity in the area is encouraged to call Central Hastings O.P.P. at 613 -473-4234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.