FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 1:15pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigation unit has charged Brandon Jonathon SMITH with firearm-related offences.
On Monday, April 10, 2017, SMITH was travelling on Walkley Road near Lancaster Road when he was seen pointing a firearm at another commuter on Walkley Road. 911 was called and Patrol officers located and stopped SMITH's vehicle on Sheffield Road. A replica handgun was seized.
SMITH was arrested and is facing the following charges:
- Possession of a weapon x1
- Resisting / Obstructing Police x1
- Assault Police x1
- Assault / Intent to resist or prevent arrest x1
- Uttering threats x5
He appeared in court on April 11, 2017.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police's East Criminal Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 3566. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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