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Exeter man charged with weapons related offences

A 23-year-old Exeter man faces a raft of charges following an incident last week.

Huron County OPP says a victim reported on Friday that someone had entered into his Saunders Street home and stole a rifle along with some ammunition.

Police say they had received a call earlier in the day from a witness that reported seeing someone walking down Victoria Street West with a rifle and a box of ammunition.

At that point in time, the suspect was spoken to however police say he denied any knowledge of the firearm.

After investigating further, police say they returned and spoke with the suspect.

He was arrested and the stolen rifle and ammunition were recovered.

The man faces charges including Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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