One person is facing charges after Sault Ste. Marie Police say they found a sawed-off shotgun while executing a search warrant in early November.
On Nov. 7, 2023, detectives conducted the search in the 400 block of Douglas Street in relation to a firearms investigation.
Police say they also found nine rounds of ammunition.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect, who they apprehended Monday in the 700 block of Second Line West.
Nicholas Binda, 35, has been charged with:
- Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition x3
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2
- Possession of Firearm Knowing Serial Number Has Been Tampered With
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x2
- Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm x2
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon x2
- Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court x3
The suspect was held in custody pending a bail hearing and has since been remanded.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.