An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser.  (Photo courtesy of the OPP)An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of the OPP)
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Long list of charges against a Chatsworth man

A 51-year Chatsworth man faces multiple charges after a search at a property in late January.

The OPP Community Street Crimes Unit, OPP West Region Emergency Response Team, OPP West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, and Canine Unit searched a property in Chatsworth on January 27.

As a result police laid 11 charges against the suspect including three counts of a substance for the purpose of trafficking, firearm offences and uttering threats.

Police seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs suspected to be methamphetamine, hydromorphone, and other controlled substances.

OPP say as a result of the investigation, the OPP arrested the 51-year-old accused and charged him with:

-Three counts of possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking

-Two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm

-Two counts of careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammo

-Possession of a substance

-Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm

-Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

-Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

OPP say the individual was remanded into custody and will make a court appearance in Owen Sound at a later date and the charges have yet to be proven in court.

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