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Weapons charges stem from complaint

A complaint of suspicious people near a private residence led to charges for three men
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TAY TOWNSHIP - On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1:02 a.m. members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a private residence in Port McNicoll, Tay Township for a suspicious person's complaint.

Attending officers located three males in a Jeep near the residence and completed their investigation of the occurrence which resulted in the following males being charged and their offences under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Timothy Cole, 21-years-old, of Penetanguishene:

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to section 733.1(1)
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose contrary to section 88
  • Trespassing at Night contrary to section 177
  • Possession Break In Instruments contrary to section 351(1)

Mitchell Dumais, 18-years-old, of Penetanguishene:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose contrary to section 88
  • Trespassing at Night contrary to section 177
  • Possession Break In Instruments contrary to section 351(1)

Mathew Philpott, 28-years-old, of Tay Township:

  • Trespassing at Night contrary to section 177
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose contrary to section 88
  • Possession Break In Instruments contrary to section 351(1)

The three accused males have been released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on May 3, 2018.

Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. 

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