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OPP seize stun gun in Watford

April 29, 2021

Lambton OPP seized a stun gun after being called to a Watford home.

OPP were called to Ontario Street around 8 pm last night. Police spoke with the man, who had warrants for his arrest in another jurisdiction. Police searched the man and found a 5000K Volt ultrahigh voltage stun gun.

Kyle Douglas, 43, of Warwick Township has been charged with possession of prohibited device and two bail violations.

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