Gun seized, man arrested by Vanier NRT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 7, 2023  4:05 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Vanier Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) seized a loaded handgun during the arrest of a man found breaching his criminal conditions last night.

At approximately 11:50 pm, officers were on proactive patrol in the area of Montreal Road and Emond Street when they observed an individual known to them entering a licensed establishment.

The individual was on house arrest and not supposed to be outside at the time.

Officers interacted with the individual and a struggle ensued. He was placed under arrest. Upon arrest, a loaded firearm was located on him.

The Guns and Gangs Unit has charged Tyreek ANGUS, 23-years-old, of Ottawa, with:

-          Use/handle/store firearm, carelessly

-          Contravene section 117(h) firearms act regulation

-          Possess weapon dangerous to public peace

-          Carry concealed weapon

-          Possess restricted or prohibited firearm without holding a licence and registration certificate

-          Possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence and registration certificate

-          Possess loaded regulated firearm

-          Possess firearm, etc. while prohibited

-          Fail to comply with release order

-          Fail to comply with release order

-          Assault peace or public officer

-          Assault/intend to resist or prevent arrest

ANGUS is scheduled to appear in court today.

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