Weapons Bust
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Sep 11 03:40:02 MST 2024
On September 4, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service were on patrol duties in the community of Batchewana First Nation.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., police observed a black SUV travelling westbound on Negenaigoching Street with three individuals in it. A traffic stop was initiated, and a query revealed the rear passenger was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
Police arrested the three individuals. A large sum of Canadian currency, a small amount of cannabis marihuana and two knife ends were located on the rear passengers person. Police observed in plain sight a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine between the two rear passenger seats of the SUV.
Assisting with the investigation was the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the OPPs Community Street Crime Unit.
As a result, Shaqwan, KAWANO, 29 years-of-age from Kingston was charged with:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
Breach of Firearms Regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court (two counts)
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste Marie on September 5, 2024, and was remanded into custody.
Jordan COULSON, 31 years-of-age from North York was charged with:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (three counts)
Breach of Firearms Regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon
Obstruct Peace Officer
Failure to comply with Probation Order (two counts)
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sault Ste Marie on September 5, 2024, and was remanded into custody.
Payton ALLEN, 18 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
Breach of Firearms Regulation-transport firearm or restricted weapon
The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on October 21, 2024.