(WAWA, ON) - One person is facing criminal charges after an incident involving a firearm.

On July 27, 2025 at approximately 9:37 pm, the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police was notified of an assault that occurred on Ontario Street in Wawa. Witnesses reported two individuals had engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical, with one individual pointing a firearm at the second individual.

As a result of the investigation, Spencer WRIGHT, 30 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a weapon
• Pointing a firearm
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
• Fail to comply with probation order - four counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody.