Sault police have provided more details about a Tuesday morning incident on George Street South that triggered a heavy police presence.
Someone phoned 911 at approximately 11:30 a.m. to report that a person they knew had “flashed a handgun at them.” When police arrived at the house, the suspect came outside and was arrested without incident.
Police say a further search uncovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun and a magazine containing ammunition.
Jacques Roy, 25, is charged with:
- assault with weapon
- using firearm in commission of offence
- carrying concealed weapon
- unauthorized possession of firearm
- careless use of firearm
- possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
- failure to comply with probation order (x2)
Roy was held in custody pending a bail hearing and has since been remanded.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and he is considered innocent unless proven guilty.