NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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On April 23, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 31-year-old Josh Vanatta for pointing a firearm.
At 7:00 p.m. police responded to two calls regarding the accused standing at the corner of Second Line West and Walters Street pointing a handgun at people and vehicles driving by. Upon arrival officers located the accused. He was failing to comply with officers but was arrested.
A subsequent search of the accused found him to be in possession of a loaded .45 calibre handgun with the serial number tampered with and ammunition.
He is charged with;
- Pointing a firearm x2
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing the serial number has been tampered with
- Resisting a peace officer
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order x3
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition knowing possession is unauthorized
- Uttering threats
- Breach of probation x2
He was held for bail court.
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