3 Arrested In Weapons Bust

Source: Area OPP
Date: Wed Nov 20 05:10:24 MST 2024

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges after a weapons complaint in Wiarton.

On November 18, 2024, at 11:20 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a weapons complaint from a business on Berford Street in Wiarton in South Bruce Peninsula.

It is reported that three intoxicated individuals entered a business in Wiarton, and it was believed one individual might have a rifle sticking out of their bag. Police located the individuals a short distance away.



Brandon Long, 39-year-old of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with the following:

· Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

· Carrying concealed weapon

· Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

· Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

· Possessing counterfeit money – have in custody

· Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking

· Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine

· Breach of recognizance

· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (six counts)

Edward Anley, 54-year-old of the Municipality of Meaford was charged with the following:

· Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

· Carrying concealed weapon

· Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

· Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

· Possessing counterfeit money – have in custody

· Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking

· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (three counts)

Michael McClure, 34-year-old of Haldiman County was charged with the following:

· Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

· Carrying concealed weapon

· Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

· Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

· Possessing counterfeit money – have in custody

· Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking

· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (three counts)

· Fail to comply with probation order

The accused parties were held pending a bail hearing.

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.


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