A 30-year-old faces multiple firearms-related charges following an incident that took place earlier this year.
In a news release issued today, Sault Ste. Marie Police say officers conducted a search warrant at the accused's residence, in the 600 block of Wellington Street E., around 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 18 as part of a firearms investigation. Police say they located 116 rounds of ammunition, a long gun, three different rifles, a sawed-off shotgun, and a double barrel shotgun. All items were seized. The accused was not located inside the residence. A warrant was obtained for their arrest.
Yesterday police were dispatched to a suspicious person call in the 400 block of Pim Street. Upon arrival, officers located the accused, who provided a false identity. Officers recognized the suspect as the accused, and they were arrested.
As a result, Nicholas Turmaine was arrested and charged with:
- Unauthorized possession of firearm x5
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm x6
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device, or ammunition x7
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution, or obstruct justice
- Failure to comply with release order – Other than to attend court x8
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and Turmaine is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.