Hagersville teen charged with gun possession, assault

Haldimand OPP say they’ve arrested and charged a 17-year-old with multiple offences after investigating a weapons complaint in Hagersville.

Officers say they responded to the complaint on Sept. 25 around 4:20 p.m. in the area of Railway Street. They were able to determine that two teenagers had been in a fight earlier that day.

As a result of their investigation, a 17-year-old has been charged with the following:

• Pointing a firearm;
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition;
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm;
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes;
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm;
• Carrying a concealed weapon;
• Uttering threats;
• Assault;
• Failure to comply with release order.

Police say the teen remains in custody and is scheduled to make a court appearance in Cayuga on a later date.

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