Police arrest accused after weapons investigation

January 23, 2025

One individual faces several charges after a firearm incident last week.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Bay Street at about 5:15 p.m. on Friday, January 17 after receiving reports of an assault and a firearm having been discharged.

 

Nobody was struck by a gunshot and no serious injuries have been reported.

 

The investigation resulted in a suspect being identified.

 

The suspect was taken into custody following a planned high-risk arrest that took place in the area of the 200 block of Amelia Street West on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 22.

 

Andrew Robert GODFREY, 48, is charged with the following:

•             Assault with a Weapon

•             Careless Use of a Firearm

•             Carrying a Concealed Weapon

•             Pointing a Firearm

•             Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition

•             Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x5

 

The accused appeared in court on Thursday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.


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