Quinte West OPP have released the following statement about a recent investigations.
A Quinte West resident is facing multiple weapons-related charges following an investigation involving a prohibited firearm.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, just after 9:00 p.m., members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report involving a firearm at a residence in Quinte West. During the investigation, officers located and seized a prohibited firearm.
As a result of the investigation, Bradley CORMIER, 62 years old, from Quinte West was charged with:
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
- Possession of a prohibited firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Careless storage of a firearm
- Contravention of storage regulations
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday, January 14, 2026.
The OPP takes all reports involving firearms seriously. Firearms owners are responsible for ensuring their firearms are lawfully possessed, transported, and stored in accordance with Canadian law. Safe firearms practices are essential to protecting the public and preventing incidents that could place individuals or communities at risk.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or any other investigation is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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