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Firearm threat leads to numerous charges against Millbank resident

A Millbank resident faces 11 criminal charges after a traffic stop in Perth East.

Police initially responded to a firearm threat on Sunday (March 17).

A 26-year-old was taken into custody without incident. Charges include possession of a  weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, careless use of a firearm and operation while impaired.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing, scheduled for Monday at Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Perth County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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