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Two charged in Walpole Island fight with guns
December 20, 2024
Two people are facing charges after gunfire on Walpole Island.
Around 5 pm, Dec. 19, members of the Walpole Island police and Lambton OPP responded to a report of gunfire and a fight at a home on River Road. No one was injured.
Two people were taken into custody. Two Walpole Island residents have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. The 35 year-old who was arrested is also facing firearms charges.
The pair will be held in custody for a bail hearing Christmas Eve.
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