Two Youths Facing Weapons Charges

 

Two youths are facing weapons charges after an incident in Listowel.

On May 4th just after 8pm Perth County OPP responded a report of two youth in possession of air soft guns in the area of Davidson Ave North.

Officers arrived to the scene and as a result of investigation both youth were arrested and face multiple charges.

A 15-year-old resident of North Perth was charged with:

·      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (Three counts)

·      Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition for a Dangerous Purpose

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·      Carrying a Concealed Weapon

·      Failure to Comply with Undertaking

·      Breach of Recognizance

The youth was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

A second 15-year-old resident of North Perth was charged with:

·      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·      Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition for a Dangerous Purpose

·      Possession of Imitation Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon

·      Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon

The youth was released from custody and given a future court date in Stratford.