A report of a man with a weapon near a public school leads to arrest

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On May 23, 2024, at 12:07 p.m., Huntsville OPP arrested a male following reports of a man with a weapon near a public school and males fighting on Susan Street in the Town of Huntsville. 

Police attended the area and arrested a male party.  

Richard RYAN, 42-years-old of Huntsville, was arrested and charged with:  

·      Possession of a schedule 1 substance  

·      Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Opioid

·      Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Order

·      Causing a Disturbance

The local school was placed on a hold and secure until the male was arrested.

The accused has been held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.  

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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