Three people have been arrested after attempting to deliver contraband to Bath Institution.
On the evening of April 12th, Lennox and Addington OPP were called to Bath Institution and learned correctional officers had apprehended the three suspects.
L&A County OPP, the OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, OPP Penitentiary Squad, and the Correctional Service of Canada all assisted in securing the area.
As a result of an investigation, L&A County OPP have charged a 22-year old of North York, a 16-year-old of Oshawa, and a 17-year-old of Ajax with Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence, Mischief, Possession for the purpose of distributing and Trespasses at a penitentiary.
The 17 year old was also charged with two counts of Fail to Comply with Sentence – Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) 137.
The 16 year old was additionally charged with:
- Obstruct Peace Officer – CC 129(a)
- Carrying concealed weapon – CC 90
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm – CC 94
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm – CC 95(1)
- Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtain by crime – CC 96(a)
- Transfer Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon without Authority – CC 101
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition – CC 86(1)
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose – CC 88
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – CC 91(1)
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm – CC 92(1)
- Breach of Firearms Regulation – transport firearm or restricted weapon – CC 86(2)
All accused are being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
