(PENETANGUISHENE, ON) The Southern Georgian Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized a gun and ammunition following an investigation into the illegal possession of a firearm in the Town of Penetanguishene that commenced in January 2026.
On the morning of January 22, 2026, an individual was arrested while exiting a shopping centre in the Town of Penetanguishene. Later the same day, at noon, uniform members assisted CSCU in executing a search warrant at a residence on Peel Street in Penetanguishene.
During the search, officers seized the following items(see photo):
- One sawed-off double-barreled shotgun
- Approximately 16 rounds of 12-gauge shotgun ammunition
- Approximately 120 rounds of .40 calibre ammunition
- Approximately 123 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition
As a result of the investigation, Nicholas HAMMOND, 35 years of Penetanguishene, has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
- Breach of Firearms Regulations – Careless Storage
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled to occur on January 23, 2026 before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Anyone with information regarding illegal firearms or criminal activity is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.