Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged two people following a reported shooting in Wasaga Beach on March 20.
According to a news release from the OPP, the incident occurred around 1:35 p.m. on Mosley Street and one victim suffered "moderate" injuries that were treated by paramedics at the scene.
Police arrested two people who were still at the scene when police arrived. During the arrest, police seized 0.8 grams of fentanyl, states the news release.
The next day, March 21, police used a warrant to search the home of one of the accused and seized a Glock air pistol, a Beretta air pistol and an air pistol.
Derek Pushie, 48, of Wasaga Beach is facing the following charges:
- Assault with a weapon
- Pointing a firearm
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Firearm - use while committing offence
- Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
- Robbery with weapon
- Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm
- Possession of a schedule I substance - opioid (other than heroin)
Michael Cain, 40, also of Wasaga Beach is facing the following charges:
- Assault with a weapon
- Pointing a firearm
- Firearm - use while committing offence
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Break, enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence
- Robbery with weapon
- Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm
None of the charges have been proven in court.
The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
