Prince Edward County OPP have laid charges against an individual as part of an investigation into a firearms incident in Picton in May.
Officers were called to an address on Union Street in Picton just after 2 a.m. on May 20, 2024 after a firearm was discharged leading to one person being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Thirty-year-old Joshua Cronkwright of Prince Edward County was charged with the following:
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Public mischief
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on July 31, 2024.
