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Fake gun brings real charges

A man was found concealing a replica handgun
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Nipissing West OPP responded to complaints of a man in possession of a firearm in West Nipissing yesterday afternoon.

He was found concealing a replica handgun.

As a result of the investigation, Dieven Lindsay, 22, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order and
  • Failing to comply with a probation order.

Lindsay was held for a bail hearing.

 


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