OPP News Release
(KENORA, ON) Two Kenora men are facing weapons charges following an incident in downtown Kenora involving a pellet gun.
On Friday September 18, 2015 just before 9:30 pm, members of the Kenora detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a number of 911 calls reporting two males in the downtown area, one was reported to be wearing a covering on his face and carrying what appeared to be a rifle.
Police immediately attended and located the subjects fitting the description, with the suspect firearm. They were arrested without incident and the investigation revealed the gun to be a pellet gun. As a result of this investigation the following men have been charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to section 88 of the Criminal Code.
· Andrew POTTKER-20 years old of Redditt
· Cole SHERRED-19 years old of Kenora
They have been released and are to appear in Kenora Court on October 29, 2015.
The OPP wish to thank the members of the public for recognizing this threat to public safety and quick manner in which they made this information available to police.
