An investigation involving firearms has led to charges against a Trent Hills man.
On Thursday around 5 p.m., members of the Peterborough-Northumberland Community Street Crime, the Emergency Response Team, and Tactics and Rescue Unit executed a search warrant on Bridge Street in Campbellford.
Cody Whitley, 33 years old, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:
– Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
– Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
– Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm – seven counts
– Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm or restricted weapon – seven counts
Four shotguns and four rifles, along with ammo and a bullet proof vest were seized.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.
The OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
