(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) A Brampton man is charged following an early morning incident in Georgian Bluffs.

On June 15, 2025, at approximately 1:21 am, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious male walking along Second Street in Georgian Bluffs, reportedly carrying what appeared to be a firearm.

Officers arrived on scene and conducted a search of the area. A short time later, police located a male exiting a wooded area carrying what was later determined to be an imitation firearm. The individual was safely taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas BUTCHER 29-years-old from Brampton has been charged with:

• Adult Possession of Imitation Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (two counts)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 10, 2025, at 10:00 am