Peterborough County OPP – Weapons Charges Laid After Dispute at Trailer Park

In Police Blotter

Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute at a trailer park on Fire Route 39 yesterday morning at approximately 9:00am. The complainant reported that they were servicing the plumbing on several trailers when they were approached by the owner of the park. A dispute between the parties occurred and a firearm was discharged. Officers located and arrested the accused without incident. A shotgun was seized as part of the investigation.

Garry HALL (age 75) of Selwyn Township, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

• Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

• Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm-two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 7, 2021.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Cobourg Council – Housing in Cobourg Is At A Crisis Point

By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Darla Price, Executive Director of the Northumberland Manufacturers' Association, addressed Cobourg council on Wednesday regarding Mayor

Read More...

Cobourg 2026 Budget Process On Track To Be Complete Earlier Than Expected

Cobourg council agreed to shorten its window for amendments to the 2026 draft budget at its regular meeting for

Read More...

Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland

“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu