Suspect faces several charges following weapons incident

January 20, 2025

One person faces several firearms-related charges after police responded to a weapons incident last week.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to an address in the 100 block of Cumberland Street South at about 9 a.m. on Friday, January 17, after receiving reports that a firearm had been discharged.

 

Officers with the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit, Primary Response Branch and Emergency Task Unit were all involved in the initial response.

 

The area was contained and secured by responding officers. A male suspect was identified and located. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

 

There have been no reported injuries.

 

The Criminal Investigations Branch has provided assistance with the investigation.

 

Jeffrey Darren PLESON, 38, is charged with the following:

 

•             Careless Use of a Firearm

•             Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

•             Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

•             Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon

•             Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

•             Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Commission of Offence

•             Discharging Firearm with Intent

•             Failure to Comply with Probation Order

 

The accused appeared in court over the weekend and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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