A male has been arrested for pointing a firearm at a victim in Whitby.
On Tuesday, March 4, at about 2:40 pm, members of Central West Division said they responded to an armed person call in the area of Dundas Street West and Frances Street. It was reported that the suspect pointed a firearm at the victim and threatened to shoot them. The suspect fled the area before police arrived.
Officers were able to locate the suspect and arrested him without incident. The firearm involved is believed to be a replica.
A 37-year-old male, of No Fixed Address was charged and held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Cst. Petschenig of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 2448.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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