Two arrested on weapons charges

May 12, 2025

Police arrested two suspects after responding to a fight where each were in possession of weapons.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Amelia Street West on the afternoon of Friday, May 9, after receiving a report of a weapons incident.

 

The investigation found that that two people were involved in a physical altercation and both brandished weapons, with one in possession of an apparent firearm.

 

Responding officers contained the scene and located the two suspects. Both were arrested and taken into custody.

 

Brennan LITTLEFORD, 36, is charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Assault with a Weapon, Pointing a Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to a Prohibition Order.

 

Shawn BEHRENS, 44, is charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Assault with a Weapon, and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order.

 

The accused individuals appeared in court and each have been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

August 1, 2025
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