(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On March 24, 2018 at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a family dispute resulting in a firearm being discharged on Mountainview Crescent, Town of Erin.
The suspect was involved in a dispute with family members, uttering threats and during the dispute a firearm was discharged. A 16-year-old female sustained minor injuries after being struck by a bullet ricochet. The suspect left the home prior to police arrival. He was located and arrested a short time later.
A 58-year-old male from Erin has been charged with the following:
Firearm – Use while committing offence
Careless Use of Firearm
Careless storage of Firearm
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Pointing a Firearm x 2
Impaired Driving
Assault – Spousal
Utter Threats
Assault with a Weapon
Discharge Firearm with Intent
The suspect was held for bail.
Victims in abused relationships are not alone. If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone that is, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Guelph-Wellington Victim Services web site at http://www.vswguelph.on.ca/ or Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis at https://gwwomenincrisis.org/