Whitefish Bay man facing multiple firearms charges 

Tim Brody - Editor

A Whitefish Bay resident is facing several firearms charges after members of the Lac Seul Police Service were dispatched on Jan. 9 to a report of a firearm being discharged near a residence in Whitefish Bay, Lac Seul. 

Police shared in a news release that, “Upon their arrival, officers learned that someone had used their high-caliber rifle to shoot and kill a dog in a residential area. There were no injuries sustained to the occupants of the residence.”

As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old Whitefish Bay man has been charged with: 

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm S. 91(1) of the Criminal Code 

• Careless use of a firearm S. 86(1) of the Criminal Code 

• Careless storage of Firearm S. 86(1) of the Criminal Code 

• Killing or injuring animals S. 445(1)(a)) of the Criminal Code 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear on February 23 in Lac Seul Court to answer the charges. 

Police are requesting anyone with information regarding this investigation contact them at (807) 582-3802. Should people wish to remain anonymous, they may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or access their website at: http://www.p3tips.com/273 where people may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.