THREATS WITH FIREARM LEADS TO CHARGES FOR 2 RESIDENTS

Kenora OPP have arrested 2 individuals following threats in the area.

On July 11th, 2026, members of the OPP responded to a residence on First Street South after it was reported that an individual had been threatened by two parties, and that they had presented a firearm in the commission of the offence.

A 20-year-old and a 36-year-old both from Kenora have been charged.

The 20-year-old was charged with Uttering Threats and was released on an undertaking with a court date on August 25th while the 36-year-old has been charged with uttering threats, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, Failure to comply with release order and fail to comply with probation order x2. The 36-year-old was remanded into custody and will have a court date on July 30th.

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