(IROQUOIS FALLS, ON) - One person has been arrested and charged following an investigation involving a firearm in Iroquois Falls. 

On Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am, members of the Iroquois Falls and South Porcupine Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm being discharged at a residence on Campion Street. No physical injuries were reported as a result of the discharged firearm. 

The suspect subsequently left the scene and attended a residence on Big Nellie Lake Road. Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Forensic Identification Services, Aviation Unit and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service attended the location. A peaceful surrender was negotiated with suspect who was taken into custody. 

As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old individual from Iroquois Falls has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Attempt to commit murder using a firearm, section 239(1)(a.1)
• Discharge firearm with intent, section 244(1)
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88
• Pointing a firearm, section 87
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm, section 91(1)
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, section 92(1)
• Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, section 94
• Assault, section 266
• Assault with a weapon, section 267(a) - two counts
• Criminal harassment, section 264(1)
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)
• Mischief under $5,000, section 430(4) - two counts
• Break and enter a dwelling house to commit an indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)
• Possession of break-in instruments, section 351(1)

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Iroquois Falls.

The name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.