(MOOSONEE, ON) An arrest made on an existing warrant, led to further charges.
On June 11, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Moose Drive in the town of Moosonee, when an officer observed a person known to have an active arrest warrant.
When the officer advised the person they were under arrest, the person then began to flee the area on a pedal bike. The officer then commenced a short foot pursuit and arrested the individual.
During a search incident to arrest, police located a pellet gun.
As a result of the investigation, Dwayne EDWARDS, 40 years of age of Moosonee, was charged with the following:
Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
Obstruct peace officer
Resist peace officer
Failure to comply with release order
Disguise with intent
Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Carrying a concealed weapon
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
Possession of illicit cannabis
Failure to attend court while on release order
The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 14, 2024.